The effectiveness of mother-led infant massage on symptoms of maternal postnatal depression: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Postnatal depression is a significant public health issue which may escalate and lead to adverse outcomes for women, infants, their family and the wider society. The aim of this review was to examine the effectiveness and experiences of mother-led infant massage on symptoms of maternal postnatal depression and to synthesise these findings to inform policy, practice and further research.

Methods

A systematic search of five academic databases was conducted: CINAHL, MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO and Allied and Complementary Medicine Database in February 2023 with no date or geographic limiters set owing to the paucity of research on this subject area. Quality appraisal was undertaken using the Joanna Briggs Institute quality appraisal tools and all included RCT's were

SUBMITTER: Geary O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10718423 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature