Brazil

by Claudia Regina Lindgren Alves and Lívia Magalhães

We are working on the analysis of our research on the effects of the intervention package, which includes two NBO sessions (delivered at birth and at 2 months-of-age). We are excited about the possible benefits of the intervention as a whole on reducing post-partum depression and improving mother-child interactions. These effects were seen in more vulnerable dyads, like the poorest and less schooled mothers and those with extremely preterm babies. We also saw the impact of the intervention on babies' receptive communication at 12-months of age. These papers are being prepared for publication in 2020.