Aims:This study was conducted to compare the effects of attachment and relaxation instruction on the third trimester depression and post-partum blues.Methods: Randomized controlled trial in three arms (teaching relaxation, maternal-fetal attachment skills and control) of 42 women each among 126 nulliparous women in a selected educational center (Hafez) affiliated to Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran from January 2012 to February 2012. The patients filled out the demographic data sheet, Cranley maternal-fetal attachment test questionnaire, Beck depression questionnaire, Spilberger anxiety and written consent Questionnaires. Results:The mean and standard deviation of the Beck depression test scores after the intervention were 20.5±3/10, 21.1±3.8, and 23.2±3.8 for the attachment, relaxation, and control group, respectively. The changes were statistically significant according to the one-way ANOVA test (P= 0.002). The post-hoc test was statistically significant for the decrease in the depression groups after delivery in the attachment (P = 0.01) and relaxation group (P = 0.01).The reduction in the depression scores before, and after the intervention in the attachment (P=0.001) and relaxation group (P = 0.002) was significant based on paired-t-test results. However, the control group showed an increase in the depression scores which were statistically significant (P= 0.04). Conclusions:Prenatal educational program based on attachment and relaxation training can improve maternal identity role and reduce maternal depression. This study showed that preventing post-partum depression by simple, available and cost beneficial training programs skills.

The objective of the current study was to estimate the effect of vitamin C on BMD in menopausal women with balanced dietary. In the randomized controlled clinical trial, 150 menopausal women suffering from osteoporosis were chosen in purposive sampling method. In randomized block design, the individuals were placed in the received vitamin C (test) and placebo (control) groups. After integrating groups, the test group received 1000 mg of vitamin C in two divided doses for 6 months and the placebo control group received in the same method. There was a significant correlation between obstetric history with lumbar BMD (r= -295 and p<0.001) and femoral BMD (r= -0.226 and p=0.006). The average index changes of vertebral bone density did not indicate a statistically significant difference in the vitamin C group (0.02±0.05, P=0.001) and the placebo group (0.02±0.04, P<0.001) before and after treatment. With respect to the findings of the study about the effects of vitamin C on BMD, antioxidant is suggested to add to the current treatments.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ijls.v8i4.10930