1. Higher serum levels of iron and vitamin D during the second trimester was associated with lower maternal depression scores during the third trimester. 2. Compared with participants who were iron and vitamin D replete, those who were either low in iron, vitamin D or both had significantly higher depression score during third trimester. Evidence
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Maternal iron and vitamin D status was associated with maternal depression during pregnancy 1. Higher serum levels of iron and vitamin D during the second trimester was associated with lower maternal depression scores during the third trimester. 2. Compared with participants who were iron and vitamin D replete, those who were either low in iron,
Background: Postnatal depression (PND) is a leading cause of illness and death among women following childbirth. Physical inactivity, sedentary behaviour, poor sleep, and sub-optimal diet quality are behavioural risk factors for PND. A feasible, sustainable, and scalable intervention to improve healthy behaviours and reduce PND symptoms among women at postpartum is needed. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of a multi-behavioural home-based program Food, Move, Sleep (FOMOS) for Postnatal Mental Health designed to improve PND symptoms in women at postpartum. Methods: This randomised clinical trial will recruit 220 Australian women (2–12 months postpartum) experiencing heightened PND symptoms (Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale score ≥ 10). Participants will be randomised to FOMOS or wait-list control receiving standard clinical care. FOMOS is a 6-month mobile health (mHealth) intervention targeting diet quality, physical activity, sedentary behaviour, sleep, and mental h