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:
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Conditions: Postpartum Depression
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Age: Between 18 Year(s) - 35 Year(s)
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Gender: Female
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Other Inclusion Criteria:
- Pregnant women scheduled for elective cesarean section under planned spinal anesthesia.
- 18-35 years old.
- 37-42 gestational weeks.
- Singleton pregnancy.
- 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:
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- Primary psychotic illness.
- Renal failure requiring dialysis.
- Anemia (baseline hemoglobin <10 g/dL).
- Hypertension.
- Gestational diabetes.
- Use of medications that affect the CNS (including antidepressants, psychotropics, corticosteroids) during the pregnancy.
- Substance abuse (alcohol or drugs).
- Smokers.
- Severe learning disability.
- Impaired vision or hearing.
- Non-fluent in English.
- Unwillingness to give informed consent according to HIC guidelines.
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