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Effect of omega3 supplementation during lactation on postpartum depression and growth and development of infant

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
Postpartum depression.
Pregnancy
childbirth and the puerperium
Registration Number
IRCT2015100313678N6
Lead Sponsor
Student
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Complete
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
70
Inclusion Criteria

Including criteria: lactating women who have moderate depression; have singleton and term birth; have no complicated pregnancy and labor; have no history of depression and use antidepressants or anticoagulants; age of mother between 18-35; weight of infants above 2500 grams.

Excluding criteria: lactating women who have severe depression; have preterm birth and twins; have chronic diseases such as blood pressure and diabetes; have complicated pregnancy and labor; ages of mothers under 18 years old and above 35 years old.

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Postpartum depression. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scales - Beck Depression Inventory.;Homocysteine. Timepoint: Before and after intervention. Method of measurement: Blood Samples.;Infants growth. Timepoint: Monthly. Method of measurement: Weight, height,head circumstances.;Development. Timepoint: 4 and 6 month after birth. Method of measurement: Ages and Stages Questionnaire.
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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