Postpartum anxiety

This trial is testing whether a smartphone app called M.Bapp, which delivers cognitive behavioral therapy, is a feasible and acceptable way to prevent postpartum depression in mothers at high risk. The study will enroll pregnant women who are at least 32 weeks along and have no r…

This trial tests whether a one-day online workshop based on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) can reduce the risk of postpartum depression and anxiety. Pregnant women in their third trimester who have a history of depression but are not currently depressed will be randomly assi…

This trial tests whether acupressure, a traditional therapy that presses on specific body points, can reduce pain and anxiety in women who have just had a cesarean delivery. Sixty postpartum women will receive either acupressure or a sham version, along with standard medical care…

This study tested whether a 12-session parenting group therapy, called the Connecting and Reflecting Experience (CARE) program, is helpful and doable for new parents struggling with postpartum depression or anxiety. Seventeen parents of babies aged 3 to 12 months took part. The g…

This study tested whether an 8-week mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) program can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression in pregnant women at risk for psychological distress. 84 women participated, with some receiving MBCT and others getting usual care. The goal was to u…

This study investigates whether women who experience heavy bleeding (postpartum hemorrhage) after childbirth are more likely to develop depression, anxiety, or stress in the following year. Researchers will follow over 1,200 women who had a hemorrhage and compare them to those wh…

This study looked at two ways of teaching new mothers how to comfort their babies during heel prick blood tests. One group got verbal instructions plus a brochure, the other got verbal instructions plus an AI-supported video. Researchers measured mothers' anxiety, how well they u…

This study tested whether a single virtual group session could help Spanish-speaking mothers learn about postpartum depression and available resources. Twenty-six mothers of infants under 2 months old participated. The session included a video testimonial, discussion of symptoms,…