Postpartum depression Mental and Behavioural Disorders Mental and behavioural disorders associated with the puerperium, not elsewhere classified
Conditions
Interventions
The intervention group and the control group are only one treatment that consists of ten sessions about preparation for the birth (two hours duration). These sessions are applied in groups of 6-8 coup
it is the usual maternal education program consists of ten sessions with women-focused goals: hygiene of pregnancy and childbirth preparation. These sessions are applied in groups of 10-14 women. The
the experience is that the brothers listen carefully and prepare with their parents.
During these experimental sessions key questions are used, method is experimenting with different feelings and bui
Sponsors
ADERMNCN (Association for better childbirth in Northern Catalonia) (Spain)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: The study participants were pregnant women and their partners. The average age of women was 29 years 1. Primiparous or multiparous children under 3 2. A family income = $ 30,000 Ca, estimated from the type of job 3. Have moderate or high risk factors for postpartum depression assessed in the first trimester of pregnancy (use a specific screening tool validated in Europe by Riguetti- Veltema et al, 2006). 4. Have parental partner
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Evidence of substance abuse during pregnancy 2. Maternal psychopathology that would require women to receive psychological care to individuals during pregnancy 3. Not understanding the language (Spanish or French) 4. Belong to a privileged social class
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Four variables associated with PPD were assessed: 1. Depressive symptoms with the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) scale 2. Amount of social support received with the Functional Social Support Questionnaire 3. Stressful events based on Holmes and Rahe 4. Relationship with the partner from Spanier?s dyadic adjustment scale (DAS) The outcomes are measured 4 weeks after delivery. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. We evaluated childbirth outcomes by specific trial questionnaires: 1.1. Preterm delivery 1.2. Infant birth weight 1.3. Somatic symptoms of the mother after delivery 1.4. Father participation in women?s and children?s medical control 2. Also evaluated aspects of the couple relationship such as 2.1. Communication 2.2. Sharing of tasks 2.3. Involving the man in childbirth process 2.4. Finally the satisfaction of the couples who participated in the experimental group sessions Measured at 5 - 9 weeks after delivery | — |
Countries
France, Spain
Outcome results
None listed