POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION

This study compares two ways to screen pregnant and postpartum people for mental health and substance use issues. One group uses text messages for screening and treatment referrals, while the other uses standard in-person screening. Researchers want to see which approach helps mo…

This program provides access to ZULRESSO (brexanolone) injection for women with postpartum depression before it's widely available. Eligible adult women with postpartum depression can receive this treatment through their healthcare provider. The program requires careful medical s…

This study is testing two ways to help undernourished pregnant women in Sierra Leone. It is comparing a special nutritional food supplement against a standard one to see if it can help pregnancies last longer and improve baby brain development. It is also testing a simple talk th…

This study is testing whether a series of virtual prenatal yoga classes can help prevent postpartum depression in pregnant women who have a history of depression. Researchers are working with a diverse group of 62 women to see if the yoga program is practical, acceptable, and eff…

This study aimed to see if using soft infant carriers ('babywearing') could help prevent postpartum depression and increase breastfeeding rates among Black parents. It planned to test this culturally familiar practice through a community home-visiting program. The trial was withd…

This study is testing whether a 9-week online group therapy program can help new mothers with postpartum depression. The program is co-led by public health nurses and people who have personally recovered from the condition. Researchers are comparing this added support to standard…

This study is testing whether a smartphone app can help reduce symptoms of postpartum depression in new mothers. Researchers in Jordan are working with about 79 women who are at high risk for depression. Half will use an app with mental health exercises, while the other half will…

This study was designed to see if a future, larger trial would be possible. It planned to test a combination treatment for low-income women with depression after a C-section. The treatment involved two ketamine injections and several talk therapy sessions in the days after birth,…

This study is testing if listening to a specific chapter of the Quran (Surah Al-Inshirah) can help new mothers feel better after a C-section. Researchers will compare two groups: one that listens to the recitation along with standard care, and one that receives standard care only…