Talking it out: study tests education to ease postpartum blues

NCT ID NCT07062159

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Yasemin Ozhuner Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a psychoeducational program based on the Watson Human Caring Model to reduce depressive symptoms and strengthen mother-infant bonding after childbirth. 88 pregnant women participated. The program covered topics like postpartum depression, baby care, and bonding. The goal was to see if this supportive education could improve mental health and the mother-child relationship.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: psychoeducational intervention program
What this could lead to: If successful, this program could offer a simple, non-drug way to help new mothers feel better and bond with their babies.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with 88 participants. Results may not apply to all mothers, and the effect may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

postpartum depression prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

MOTHER-INFANT INTERACTION POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION PSYCHOEDUCATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Eskisehir Osmangazi University

Eskişehir, Odunpazarı, 26000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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