Caesarean birth and mental health after intensive care
Part of Mental health, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at how having a caesarean section with or without intensive care affects your mental health and bonding with your baby. It aims to understand these experiences to better support mothers.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You gave birth by caesarean section in a UK hospital within the last 12 months.
- You were admitted to intensive care (ICU) after your caesarean birth.
- You can access the internet for online questionnaires.
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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