1) For mom’s mental health

・Psychological characteristics of mothers based on the course of pregnancy till the postpartum period

2) Changes in feelings before and after childbirth

・The process of becoming a parent involves both positive and negative feelings

3) What to do during pregnancy

・The couples also received recommendations on confirming the partner’s personality and were asked to communicate effectively about childbirth and childcare

4) Maternity blues and postpartum depression

・An explanation of the possible timing, frequency, symptoms, and characteristics of maternity blues and postpartum depression

5) A simple way to identify depressive symptoms

・An emphasis was placed on the importance of being aware of small changes, such as “something is different from usual, something is wrong,” or “I might be depressed.”

6) What do I want pre-papa to do?

・Fathers were informed of the necessity of improving their parenting skills, as their support would help prevent postpartum depression

7) Whom should I consult?