Biomarker Liquid Observation Of Mothers (BLOOM)

Are you eligible to participate in this study?

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions:
    Postpartum Depression
  • Age: Between 18 Year(s) - 35 Year(s)
  • Gender: Female
  • Other Inclusion Criteria:
    1. Pregnant women scheduled for elective cesarean section under planned spinal anesthesia.
    2. 18-35 years old.
    3. 37-42 gestational weeks.
    4. Singleton pregnancy.
    5. The subject is willing and able to provide informed consent and participate in study procedures.

You may not be eligible for this study if the following are true:

    1. Primary psychotic illness.
    2. Renal failure requiring dialysis.
    3. Anemia (baseline hemoglobin <10 g/dL).
    4. Hypertension.
    5. Gestational diabetes.
    6. Use of medications that affect the CNS (including antidepressants, psychotropics, corticosteroids) during the pregnancy.
    7. Substance abuse (alcohol or drugs).
    8. Smokers.
    9. Severe learning disability.
    10. Impaired vision or hearing.
    11. Non-fluent in English.
    12. Unwillingness to give informed consent according to HIC guidelines.



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