Psychoeducational Intervention to Reduce Depressive Symptoms and Strengthen Mother-Infant Bonding

Launched by YASEMIN OZHUNER · Jul 11, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a special program designed to help new mothers feel less depressed after childbirth and to build a stronger, loving connection with their babies. The program uses a caring and supportive approach that focuses on the mother’s emotional well-being and the bond between mother and infant. Researchers want to see if this kind of support can improve mothers' mental health and their relationship with their newborns.

Women who are between 20 and 35 weeks pregnant, over 18 years old, and expecting a healthy baby (weighing more than 2.5 kg) may be eligible to join the study. Participants need to be able to read and hear well, have no mental health conditions, and plan to stay with their baby after birth. If chosen, mothers will take part in interviews and receive this caring support program, helping them during and after pregnancy. The study is currently looking for volunteers who meet these criteria.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • • Women in their 20-35th week of pregnancy,
• • Volunteers,
• • Over 18 years of age,
• • Literate,
• • No visual, hearing or mental disabilities,
• • Having a healthy baby weighing over 2500 grams,
• • Being in the same environment with their baby after birth,
• • Having a healthy fetus on ultrasound will be included in the study.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • • Those diagnosed with depression or other mental illnesses by a physician,
• • Those taking medication for mental illness,
• • Women who have given birth prematurely,
• • Stillbirth,
• • Those who have not participated in more than one interview will not be included in the study.