Exploring how maternal depression affects infant feeding in new mothers

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to investigate the relationship between maternal perinatal depression and infant feeding behaviors among first-time mothers. It will collect data through questionnaires administered at four different time points: during pregnancy and at two, four, and six months postpartum. The study seeks to understand how depression during pregnancy influences breastfeeding and complementary feeding practices, as well as the potential bidirectional relationship between postpartum depression and feeding behaviors. The research will focus on a cohort of 500 pregnant women recruited from the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic at National Taiwan University Hospital.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Primipara
* Adult women over 18 years old
* Those with no recurrent pregnancy loss and stable signs of pregnancy
* Those who agree to participate in this study

Exclusion Criteria:

* No exclusion conditions

Where it's running

• National Taiwan University Hospital
  Taipei, Taiwan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Hung-Hui Chen — National Taiwan University Hostiptal
• Study coordinator: Hung-Hui Chen
• Email: hunghuichen@ntu.edu.tw
• Phone: 886-2-2394-7109

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.