Kangaroo mother care study and postpartum depression
Part of Mental health, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at whether keeping mothers and their preterm babies together through kangaroo mother care (skin-to-skin contact) can help reduce postpartum depression. It is for mothers and fathers of newborns who are in the NICU and meet certain weight and age requirements.
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Who can take part
- Your baby weighs between 1000 and 2000 grams (about 2.2 to 4.4 pounds) at birth.
- Your baby has been in the NICU for more than 48 hours and is stable enough for skin-to-skin care.
- You are 16 years or older.
- You live in Lusaka Province and plan to stay there for at least 18 months.
- You are not currently being treated for depression or anxiety.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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