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  • Perinatal Mental Health
  • Psychosocial Support Interventions
  • Public Health Research

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  • Maternal mental health is crucial for child development, with social support vital for preventing postpartum mood disorders.
  • A need exists for sustainable social support programs to assist mothers in their new parenting roles.
  • Postnatal depression is a leading cause of maternal morbidity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a technology-based peer support intervention for mothers at risk of postnatal depression.
  • To assess the impact of peer support on maternal mental health outcomes in the early postpartum period.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial with 118 mothers in Singapore.
  • Participants allocated to either a peer support intervention or routine care.
  • Data collected on postnatal depression, anxiety, loneliness, and social support at multiple time points.

Main Results:

  • Recruitment and training of 20 peer support volunteers completed.
  • Participant recruitment ongoing, with 73 mothers enrolled (36 control, 37 intervention).
  • Data collection projected completion by May 2018.

Conclusions:

  • The study may identify an effective method for preventing postnatal depression.
  • Peer support can enhance positive parenting experiences and maternal psychosocial well-being.
  • Improved maternal well-being can strengthen mother-child bonds and family dynamics.