Complementary and Alternative Treatments for Postpartum Depression.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to evaluate the efficacy of mindfulness as a complementary and alternative therapy for postpartum depression compared to standard pharmacotherapy or no treatment.
Results Summary
The study found that mindfulness showed efficacy in treating postpartum depression, with results comparable to or better than standard treatments in some cases, based on randomized control trials.
Population
Postpartum depression patients
Effective Dosage
Not specified
Duration
Not specified
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
doula support | neutral | postpartum depression | - | - | evidence for | #1 |
saffron | neutral | postpartum depression | - | - | evidence for | #2 |
yoga | neutral | postpartum depression | - | - | evidence for | #3 |
aromatherapy | neutral | postpartum depression | - | - | evidence for | #4 |
placentophagy | neutral | postpartum depression | - | - | evidence for | #5 |
mindfulness | neutral | postpartum depression | - | - | evidence for | #6 |
probiotics | neutral | postpartum depression | - | - | evidence for | #7 |
wake therapy | neutral | postpartum depression | - | - | evidence for | #8 |
Complementary and alternative treatments are commonly requested as treatment options for depression. This article provides a review of evidence for complementary and alternative therapies (doula support, saffron, yoga, aromatherapy, placentophagy, mindfulness, probiotics and wake therapy) in the treatment of postpartum depression. The included studies, mainly randomized control trials, focus on the efficacy of these interventions as compared to standard pharmacotherapy and or no treatment.