Childbirth education for teen mothers to prevent depression
Part of Mental health, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This program tests a special childbirth education class designed to help first-time teen mothers feel more confident and prepared, with the goal of reducing the chance of depression after the baby is born.
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Who can take part
- You are a first-time mother, between 13 and 19 years old.
- You are married and currently between 28 and 30 weeks pregnant with one baby.
- Your pregnancy has no serious complications (like high blood pressure or diabetes) that would prevent a vaginal birth.
- You plan to deliver at one of the study hospitals and stay in the area for at least 12 weeks after birth.
- You have not had a mental health condition in the past, nor are you currently in treatment for one.
- You have not taken part in a similar childbirth education program before.
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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