Texting a mentor may ease anxiety after childbirth, small study finds
NCT ID NCT07380061
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a program where pregnant people could text with a trained peer mentor for support. 127 participants in Washington state were split into two groups: one could text a mentor, the other got automated messages. The mentor group had lower anxiety six weeks after giving birth, but no significant differences were seen for depression or parenting stress. The program was well-liked, but larger studies are needed to confirm the benefits.
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peer mentor text messaging program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to support mental health during pregnancy and after birth.
What could go wrong
This was a small pilot study, so results are preliminary. The program did not show clear benefits for depression or parenting stress, and more research is needed.
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University of Washington
Seattle, Washington, 98195, United States