Exploring the feasibility of perinatal interpersonal psychotherapy group for distressed women.

This article focuses on assessing the feasibility of a Perinatal Interpersonal Psychotherapy Group (P-IPT-G) intervention spanning pregnancy and postpartum phases. The study involved 56 pregnant women experiencing emotional distress or interpersonal conflict, delivering eight 120-minute group sessions (four prenatal and four postpartum). Results showed a recruitment efficiency of 2.94 participants per month, an 80.36% consent rate, a 55.56% overall completion rate, and high session attendance (93.75%). Participants found the longitudinal group format, IPT content, and peer interactions acceptable and valued opportunities for self-reflection, though many desired a longer intervention. The study concludes that while recruitment and retention pose challenges, P-IPT-G is a feasible approach warranting further research with extended sessions to evaluate effectiveness in supporting perinatal mental health.