Happy Mother, Healthy Baby (HMHB) – An anxiety-focused early prenatal intervention for prevention of common mental disorders in Pakistan

This randomized clinical trial aims to evaluate the effect of an evidence-informed, anxiety- focused early prenatal prevention intervention in pregnant women, compared with usual care alone, on the prevalence of Common Mental Disorders (CMDs) at six weeks’ postpartum in Pakistan. We are also assessing the impact of the intervention on the prevalence of small-for-gestational age (SGA) at birth, preterm birth and low birthweight as well as the cost-effectiveness of the intervention.  The PIPPI Lab is examining biological factors (including immune and endocrine factors) that may be related to the presence of anxiety, to the intervention, and to the assessed birth outcomes.

If you are interested in participating this study, feel free to reach out to us: pippilab@med.cornell.edu