Oxytocin as an adjunct to interaction coaching and baby massage to improve bonding in the early postpartum.
A study examining the effects of placebo/oxytocin and baby massage and interaction coaching/information support on early postpartum mothers bonding experiences.
University of New South Wales
100 participants
Mar 1, 2009
Interventional
Conditions
Summary
A between subjects randomized controlled trial is being used to assess the efficacy of oxytocin delivered alongside interaction coaching and massage to improve maternal behaviour towards the infant.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria1
- Primiparous mothers who report some degree of depression and report and impaired bond with their infants
Exclusion Criteria1
- Pregnancy, epliepsy, psychotic symptoms, hypotension, heart condition, allergy to preservatives. Infant birth defects.
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Interventions
Mothers receive oxytocin (prepared by chemists) via a nasal spray(24IU) once at the beginning of the session, over two consecutive days. Participants who are given oxytocin are randomly allocated to either interaction coaching/baby massage or informational videos. The videos are of 30 minutes duration and are presented immediately following delivery of the nasal spray.
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ACTRN12609000483257