Antenatal Relaxation Group for Anxiety and Depression Management
Antenatal Relaxation Group for Anxiety and Depression Management
Approximately 20% of pregnant women experience depression. Untreated depression during
 pregnancy is linked to decreased prenatal care, difficulties in the pregnancy, poorer
 outcomes for the baby, and developmental, language, and behaviour problems in the older
 child.

 While medication can often offer relief, pregnant women suffering with depression are often
 reluctant to take medications that may affect the unborn baby. There is little research about
 the effectiveness of other treatments such as support groups.

 The investigators project will provide relaxation groups for pregnant women with anxiety and
 depression. The group will provide a chance to get support from other pregnant women. Two
 health care specialists will provide information about anxiety and depression. They will also
 teach the skills for women to manage their symptoms. Women will be asked to complete a few
 questionnaires to evaluate their symptoms before, during, and after they join the group. They
 will also be asked to evaluate how the group met their needs.
Pregnant women between 15-28 weeks, who speak english are invited to join an 8 week group to
 relieve anxiety and depression.

 We have collected sociodemographic data, as well as social support, life events.

 Outcome measures are a decrease in anxiety and depression-as measured by the Edinburgh
 Postnatal Depression Scale, the Cambridge Worry Scale, and the STAI-Trait Scale.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  15 to 28 weeks pregnant and English speaking

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Non-English speaking