POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION (PPD)

This study aims to see if a blood test can predict which pregnant women will develop postpartum depression (PPD). Up to 500 pregnant women will give a blood sample in their third trimester and then be checked for depression symptoms for 6 months after giving birth. The test is ex…

This study is testing a device that uses a blood or saliva sample to predict if a pregnant woman will develop postpartum depression (PPD) after giving birth. Researchers will enroll 1,000 pregnant women and collect samples during the third trimester, then follow up for three mont…

This study tests whether adding an internet-based therapy program (iCARE) to standard care helps reduce symptoms of postpartum depression more than standard care alone. About 352 mothers who gave birth within the last 6 months and have mild to moderate depression symptoms will pa…

This study tests if a quick form of brain stimulation called SAINT can reduce symptoms of postpartum depression better than a fake treatment. It will include 192 women who are up to 12 months after giving birth and whose depression hasn't improved with standard care. The main goa…

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 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 smartphone app called VoiceLove that lets moms record messages for their babies in the NICU. Researchers want to see if using the app reduces symptoms of postpartum depression and anxiety compared to standard care. About 150 mothers of NICU infants will partici…

This study will enroll 120 pregnant women and follow them for 6 months after birth. Participants will use a mobile app to answer quick questions about their mood, sleep, and well-being. The goal is to see if the app can detect early warning signs of postpartum depression and trac…

This study looks at whether having your expectations for labor pain relief met during childbirth affects your chance of developing postpartum depression. Researchers will follow about 3,640 pregnant women planning a vaginal delivery. They will compare depression rates between tho…

This study looks at how support from a partner helps first-time mothers feel more confident as parents and lowers their risk of postpartum depression. About 193 women who had their first baby within the past year will fill out questionnaires. The goal is to understand the link be…