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Mediterranean Diet on Postpartum Depression
Sponsor: Medipol University
Summary
Optimal maternal nutrition and mental well-being are important for successful breastfeeding and maternal and infant health. The objective of this randomized controlled study was to evaluate the effect of a Mediterranean diet intervention on postpartum depressive symptoms in breastfeeding mothers and on infant growth. Breastfeeding mothers attending a well-child clinic for their infants' routine immunization were screened using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS). Mothers who were breastfeeding an infant younger than 1 year and had an EPDS score of ≥12 were eligible for the study. A total of 60 eligible mothers were enrolled and randomized to either a Mediterranean diet intervention group or a control group. Participants were followed for 3 months.
Official title: The Effect of the Mediterranean Diet on Postpartum Depression and Physical Development of Infants: Randomized Control Trial
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
Any - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2019-11-15
Completion Date
2021-08-20
Last Updated
2026-08-31
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Mediterranean diet
Individualized dietary plans based on the principles of the Mediterranean diet were provided following face-to-face interviews. Dietary counseling was tailored to participants' usual dietary habits. Participants were contacted weekly to assess adherence, address difficulties, and provide appropriate dietary alternatives. The intervention continued for 3 months.
Standard nutrition information
Participants received standard nutrition information using the Ministry of Health brochure entitled "Lactation Period and Nutrition." No individualized Mediterranean diet intervention was provided during the 3-month study period.
Locations (1)
Istanbul Medipol Mega Hospitals
Istanbul, Bağcılar, Turkey (Türkiye)