Skin-to-Skin time may shield new moms from depression
NCT ID NCT06545760
First seen Mar 06, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 9 times
Summary
This study looks at whether spending more time in the Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) ward—where mothers hold their babies skin-to-skin—can lower the risk of postpartum depression in mothers of low birthweight infants. About 1,900 mother-baby pairs in Zambia will be randomly assigned to either standard KMC or extended KMC after NICU discharge. Researchers will also check the babies' development and explore barriers to practicing KMC at home.
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Women and Newborn Hospital - University Teaching Hospitals
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