The effects of infant massage on maternal postpartum depression: A randomized controlled trial

Dehkordi, Ziba Raisi; Hosseini-Baharanchi, Fatemeh Sadat; Kazemian, Ali; Rahimi-Madiseh, Mohammad; Reisi, Mahnoush; Motaghi, Bahareh

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“…The included studies sampled 521 participants collectively and individual sample sizes ranged from 9 to 180. One study was conducted in Japan [ 52 ], one in Malaysia [ 53 ], one in Iran [ 54 ], one in Norway [ 55 ], two in the UK [ 56 , 57 ] and two in the USA [ 58 , 59 ]. Study designs included three RCTs [ 54 , 56 , 78 ], two pilot RCTs [ 52 , 58 ], two qualitative exploratory studies [ 53 , 54 ] and one quasi-experimental study [ 57 ].…”

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“…One study was conducted in Japan [ 52 ], one in Malaysia [ 53 ], one in Iran [ 54 ], one in Norway [ 55 ], two in the UK [ 56 , 57 ] and two in the USA [ 58 , 59 ]. Study designs included three RCTs [ 54 , 56 , 78 ], two pilot RCTs [ 52 , 58 ], two qualitative exploratory studies [ 53 , 54 ] and one quasi-experimental study [ 57 ]. Studies recruited participants from hospital settings [ 21 , 56 ], local health clinics [ 53 – 55 ], HIV treatment centres [ 58 ] and research organisations [ 59 ].…”

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“…The range of demographic data gathered differed greatly in each study. Maternal level of education was determined in three studies with majority of participants having received higher level/university education [ 53 – 55 ], while paternal level of education was determined in one study [ 54 ]. Marital status was recorded in four studies and ranged from single, married and living with partner [ 52 – 56 ].…”

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“…Maternal parity was recorded in three studies [ 52 , 53 , 55 ] and sampled both primiparous and multiparous women. Infant’s gender was recorded in three studies [ 54 , 56 , 59 ] however, as not all studies reported gender in the same way, it was not possible to provide an aggregate. Four studies examined participant’s ethnicity with a wide range of ethnic backgrounds included, for example; White, Asian, Black, Hispanic and Multi-ethnic [ 53 , 56 , 58 , 59 ].…”

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The effectiveness of mother-led infant massage on symptoms of maternal postnatal depression: A systematic review

Geary,

Grealish,

Bright

2023

PLoS ONE

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Introduction Postnatal depression is a significant public health issue which may escalate and lead to adverse outcomes for women, infants, their family and the wider society. The aim of this review was to examine the effectiveness and experiences of mother-led infant massage on symptoms of maternal postnatal depression and to synthesise these findings to inform policy, practice and further research. Methods A systematic search of five academic databases was conducted: CINAHL, MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO and Allied and Complementary Medicine Database in February 2023 with no date or geographic limiters set owing to the paucity of research on this subject area. Quality appraisal was undertaken using the Joanna Briggs Institute quality appraisal tools and all included RCT’s were assessed separately using the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool. Narrative synthesis was used to analyse the data. Findings A total of (n = 323) studies were returned of which (n = 8) met the inclusion criteria for the review. This review identified a total sampling of (n = 521) women with maternal postnatal depression. The results are presented under three themes: 1) the effectiveness of mother-led infant massage on symptoms of postnatal depression; 2) women’s experiences of mother-led infant massage; and 3) the effects of mother-led infant massage on the mother-infant relationship. Discussion The review highlights women who used infant massage displayed a reduction in symptoms of postnatal depression, improved mother-infant interactions and improved self-efficacy in addition to benefits for infants. Public Health Nurse/Community Midwife-led infant massage may help to relieve such symptoms and empower women.

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confidence: 99%

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The effectiveness of mother-led infant massage on symptoms of maternal postnatal depression: A systematic review

Geary,

Grealish,

Bright

2023

PLoS ONE

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“…[ 1 ] In Iran, about 12% of deliveries are premature. [ 2 ] Preterm birth is associated with 75% of perinatal death and accounts for 50% of the cause of long-term morbidity. [ 3 ] Dealing with a preterm infant as an emotional crisis can create a stressful situation in mothers' lives and have a long-term impact.…”

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Comparing the Effect of Premature Infant Care Training and Performing Auriculotherapy Techniques on Anxiety, General Self-Efficacy and Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy of Mothers with Premature Infants

Rabiee,

Ghasempour,

Abolhassani

et al. 2023

Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research

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Background: A preterm birth exposes the mother to many challenges in caring for and supporting the baby. This study aims to use training and auriculotherapy techniques as two simple methods to reduce anxiety and increase the mother's self-efficacy. Materials and Methods: This single-blind three-group clinical trial study was conducted in the Bahar Hospital in Shahroud, Iran, in 2019. The target group of primiparous mothers was premature infants. For the first group, premature infant care training was provided, and for the second group, auriculotherapy techniques were performed, and the third group (the control group) received routine care. Anxiety, general self-efficacy, and maternal breastfeeding self-efficacy were measured at the beginning of the study and before neonatal discharge. Results: Before the intervention, three groups were not significantly different in demographic characteristics, obvious and hidden anxiety scores, and general self-efficacy and lactation (p > 0.05). There was a significant difference between the control group and the two intervention groups with ANOVA test for self-efficacy (F2,87 = 6.60, p = 0.002), breastfeeding self-efficacy (F2,87 = 15.20, p < 0.001), obvious anxiety (F2,87 = 56.20, p < 0.001), hidden anxiety (F2.87 = 62.90, p < 0.001), after the intervention. In addition, there was no significant difference in the length of hospital stay in the neonatal intensive care unit (p = 0.732). Still, the neonate's infant's mean weight before discharge in the two intervention groups was significantly different from the control group (p = 0.034). Conclusions: Teaching mothers how to care for premature infants and implement auriculotherapy techniques reduces anxiety and increases mothers' general self-efficacy and breastfeeding.

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A qualitative study on mothers’ experiences attending an online infant massage class: “It is funny! I feel close to my baby!”

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Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic impacts maternal and perinatal health. Fear of COVID-19 transmission may lead to psychological disorders among mothers, such as anxiety and depression, which might affect the infant's health. Innovation is needed to address problems related to this condition. This study aimed to explore the experiences of mothers who had attended online infant massage classes. Methods This qualitative survey recruited 12 Indonesian mothers who had infants aged < 12 months and joined the online infant massage class. An open-ended question form was used to collect data, which were analyzed using thematic content analysis. Results There were six themes related to the experiences of mothers attending online infant massage classes: favorite session, new knowledge and skills, benefits, barriers during infant massage class, factors related to infant massage practice, and mother’s hope. Conclusions Mothers had a good experience learning infant massage and had better interaction with their infants after the class. The findings show that an online infant massage class could benefit both mothers and infants.

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The effects of infant massage on maternal postpartum depression: A randomized controlled trial

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The effectiveness of mother-led infant massage on symptoms of maternal postnatal depression: A systematic review

The effectiveness of mother-led infant massage on symptoms of maternal postnatal depression: A systematic review

Comparing the Effect of Premature Infant Care Training and Performing Auriculotherapy Techniques on Anxiety, General Self-Efficacy and Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy of Mothers with Premature Infants

A qualitative study on mothers’ experiences attending an online infant massage class: “It is funny! I feel close to my baby!”

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