POSTPARTUM ANXIETY

This study tests a new program called MOMI PODS, designed to help new mothers with heart or mental health conditions after pregnancy. About 384 mother-baby pairs will be split into two groups: one gets the new program, the other gets standard care. The goal is to see if the progr…

This study tests whether a 6-week text message program can help new parents feel more confident and less anxious or depressed after their first baby. About 332 parents in Nova Scotia will either receive the texts or not, and researchers will compare their confidence, anxiety, and…

This study tests a program called 'Mindful with your Baby' for mothers with babies aged 5-9 months who feel depressed, anxious, or stressed after childbirth. The program teaches mindfulness skills to help moms feel better and strengthen the bond with their baby. Researchers will …

This study tests whether a nurse-led '4-step narrative nursing' program can reduce anxiety and improve breastfeeding confidence in mothers having a planned or non-emergency cesarean section. 160 mothers will be randomly assigned to either standard care or standard care plus four …

This study tests a 4-week mindfulness program for new mothers (up to 12 months postpartum) who have an anxiety disorder. The goal is to see if it reduces anxiety, improves emotion regulation, and increases body awareness. Researchers will use questionnaires and brain scans to mea…

This study tests whether extra support from a doula (a trained birth coach) can help mothers of premature babies in the NICU feel less stressed, depressed, or anxious. Twenty mothers will receive doula support and help coordinating care, both in the hospital and after going home.…