Mood, Post Partum Depression, Psychological Distress
Conditions
Brief summary
The study investigates the effect of the Mothers Touch program on the psychological well-being of new mothers following 5 weeks of child birth. Mothers Touch Program is designed based on traditional Indian post-partum care given by trained carer in the family. Study was designed as cohort, including a randomised controlled trial.
Interventions
Combination of diet, massage, body binding methods along with 40 days of rest following the traditional way of delivering
Sponsors
Warwick Research Services
Mothers Touch Foundation, India
NMP Medical Research Institute
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to 35 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Healthy women giving birth for first time (primiparous) * Given informed consent * Accepts traditional home care
Exclusion criteria
* Previous history of mental health condition * History drug or substance abuse
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Post Natal Depression | 6 weeks following child birth | Edinburgh Postnatal depression Scale |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| General well being | 6 weeks following child birth | General Physical and psychological well being was assessed using General Health Questionnaire |
| Parent-Infant Relationship | 6 weeks following child birth | Parent-Infant Relationship Global Assessment Scale |
| Maternal Confidence | 6 weeks following child birth | Maternal Self-Confidence Scale |
Countries
India
Outcome results
None listed