Parenting from the start: Evaluating a preventative intervention to improve outcomes for mothers and babies

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Maternal sensitivity and responsiveness; Infant attachment security; Birth outcomes / interventions (including instrumental and surgical birth); Infant feeding / breastfeeding; Infant sleep practices; Social support / alloparenting; Public Health - Health promotion/education; Reproductive Health and Childbirth - Childbirth and postnatal care

• Registration Number: ACTRN12617000321347
• Lead Sponsor: eith Anna Pugmire

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2017-02-28
• Study Completion: 2020-01-24
• Last Update Posted: 31 January 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Stopped early
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 57

Inclusion Criteria

This research will be conducted in the Manawatu region of Aotearoa New Zealand. Participants will be expectant mothers who enter the study during pregnancy and are happy for their baby to participate alongside them after birth. Additional criteria for participation include being able to read and write well in English (in order to complete the questionnaires), a permanent resident living within 60 minutes drive of Palmerston North (or staying there at least part-time), able to remain involved in the study until their baby is 12-18 months old, and anticipating a normal pregnancy and birth. The Screening Questionnaire outlines the inclusion/ exclusion criteria.

People who report serious or chronic health conditions on the Screening Questionnaire will be allowed to enter the study on a case-by-case basis if the research team decides the condition will not seriously interfere with their ability to benefit from the parenting intervention being trialed.

Exclusion Criteria

People will not be able to take part if they are expecting a multiple birth (e.g. twins), are planning to adopt or foster a baby, or have serious health conditions likely to affect their pregnancy, birth, and/or parenting choices (in the view of the research team). Fathers and other partners or family members will be able to attend the workshop, but will not be able to enrol in the study.

The Screening Questionnaire includes follow-up questions asking for a description of the health condition affecting the mother and/or baby. The purpose of these questions is to gain sufficient information to make a judgement about the appropriateness of study participation. People will not be able to participate if they have serious mental or physical health issues or addictions that are likely to limit their ability to make use of the information and resources presented in the workshop.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified