primiparous mothers and their firstborn infants aged approximately 8-12 weeks
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Mother:Participants must meet all of the following criteria. 1.Aged 18 years or older 2.Primiparous women (women who have given birth to their first child) 3.Mothers within 14 weeks postpartum by the day of the NBO session (for preterm infants, the corrected age must be within 14 weeks) 4.Those who are able to visit Fukui University Hospital with their infant at around 8 to 12 weeks postpartum 5.Handedness: Any (No restriction) 6.Those who have received a sufficient explanation regarding participation in this study, have reached a full understanding, and have provided voluntary written informed consent based on their own free will
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Mother:Candidates who meet any of the following criteria will be excluded from the study: 1.Individuals with an implanted cardiac or neural pacemaker 2.Individuals with metallic implants in their body, such as arterial clips 3.Individuals wearing orthodontic appliances (braces) 4.Individuals who experience claustrophobia (fear of enclosed spaces) or achluophobia (fear of dark spaces) 5.Individuals with a history of conditions such as a hernia who are unable to maintain the same posture for an extended period 6.Individuals with severe physical or mental disorders 7.Any other individuals judged by the principal investigator or sub-investigator to be unsuitable as a study participant
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Screening for maternal postpartum depression and evaluation using the Mother-Infant Bonding Scale (MIBS) | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
University of Fukui Research Center for Child Mental Development