Postpartum Depression
Conditions
Brief summary
This is an observational study that will be conducted on pregnant women under vaginal delivery or cesarean section. The magnesium sulfate will be given to appropriate participants with a protocol that obstetrician are already using in our hospital. After delivery, participants are asked to answer sequential questionnaires to assess postpartum depression.
Interventions
DRUGMagnesium sulfate
Magnesium sulfate will be administered following a protocol that obstetricians already use in our hospital.
Sponsors
Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Pregnant women who will do delivery. * Gestational week \>= 30 week * Singleton
Exclusion criteria
* History of depression
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| postpartum depression | 6 week after discharge | depression diagnosis using K-EPDS(Korean version of Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale) on a scale of 7 to 30 points. |
| postpartum depression severity | 6 week after discharge | depression severity using K-EPDS; mild (7\ 13 points), moderate (14\ 19 points), severe (20\ 30 points) |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| postpartum depression | 2week after discharge | depression diagnosis using K-EPDS(Korean version of Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale) on a scale of 7 to 30 points. |
| postpartum depression severity | 2 week after discharge | depression severity using K-EPDS; mild (7\ 13 points), moderate (14\ 19 points), severe (20\ 30 points) |
Countries
South Korea
Contacts
Primary ContactSu Yeon Kim, Dr.
Outcome results
None listed