IRCT2014040617134N1 IRCT 2014-05-20 vice chancellor for research of Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences Prevention and reduction of postpartum depression Effectiveness of educational -cognitive-behavioral therapy for the prevention and reduction of postpartum depression 2012-08-26 anticipated 135 Complete https://irct.ir/trial/15829 interventional Randomization: Randomized, Blinding: Not blinded, Placebo: Not used, Assignment: Parallel, Purpose: Prevention. 2 postpartum depression. Intervention 1: The intervention group received 8 session of educational- cognitive behavioral program 40 to 60 minutes per sessions which composed of two parts including component a) imparting information about the realities of parenthood and normal infant development problems and b) cognitive behavioral therapy, focusing on improving depressing mood and negative thinking and problem solving skill. The intervention was designed and delivered by a multidisciplinary team. The intervention takes place in the hospital along with educational guide booklet and films. Intervention 2: Participants in the control group will continue to be under the normal care of their midwife/GP and received usual antenatal education. There were no restrictions on the treatment that they can receive.