AimThe purpose of the study was to investigate whether an intervention which focused on
enhancing the quality of the mother-infant relationship would prevent the development of …

Postnatal depression (PND) has negative effects on maternal well-being as well as
implications for the mother–infant relationship, subsequent infant development, and family …

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to examine evidence of the effectiveness of
interventions, particularly by midwives, to prevent postnatal depression, or by Health Visitors …

This systematic review assessed the success of randomized controlled trials of preventative
interventions for postnatal depression (PND). Outcomes examined were estimates of PND …

Considering the significant impact of perinatal depression on both maternal wellbeing and
infant development, it is important to examine the effectiveness of interventions designed to …

Background More women experience depressive symptoms antenatally than postnatally.
Supporting women through the antenatal period is recognised as important in mitigating …

Objective To assess the effects of psychosocial and psychological interventions compared
with usual antepartum, intrapartum, or postpartum care on the risk of postnatal depression …

Background At least 13% of mothers experience depression in the first postnatal year, with
accompanying feelings of despair and a range of debilitating symptoms. Serious sequelae …

BACKGROUND: Few intervention studies of postnatal depression (PND) have evaluated
accompanying changes in parenting, in spite of mounting evidence that exposure to chronic …

Postnatal depression (PND) is common and predicts a range of adverse maternal and
offspring outcomes. PND rates are highest among women with persistent mental health …