The study investigates the effect of the Mothers Touch program on the psychological well-being of new mothers following 5 weeks of child birth. Mothers Touch Program is designed based on traditional Indian post-partum care given by trained carer in the family. Study was designed as cohort, including a randomised controlled trial.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
110
Combination of diet, massage, body binding methods along with 40 days of rest following the traditional way of delivering
NMP Medical Reserach Institute
Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Post Natal Depression
Edinburgh Postnatal depression Scale
Time frame: 6 weeks following child birth
General well being
General Physical and psychological well being was assessed using General Health Questionnaire
Time frame: 6 weeks following child birth
Parent-Infant Relationship
Parent-Infant Relationship Global Assessment Scale
Time frame: 6 weeks following child birth
Maternal Confidence
Maternal Self-Confidence Scale
Time frame: 6 weeks following child birth
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