Effects of combined preconception and prenatal myo-inositol, probiotics, and trace element supplementation on the outcomes of depressed mothers

Figure 1 Comparison of scale scores between the two groups 2 days after delivery. ^aP < 0.05; ^bP < 0.01. Statistical methods: Independent samples t-test; n = 314 (control group: n = 153; intervention group: n = 161). PA: Positive affect; NA: Negative affect; SA: State anxiety; TA: Trait anxiety; PHQ-8: Patient Health Questionnaire-8.

Figure 2 Comparison of World Health Organization Quality of life Assessment: Brief Version scores between the two groups 2 days after delivery. ^aP < 0.05; ^bP < 0.01. Statistical methods: Independent sample t-test; n = 314 (control group: n = 153; intervention group: n = 161).

Figure 3 Comparison of ultrasound examination findings 1 week before delivery between the two groups. A: Biparietal diameter; B: Femoral length; C: Abdominal anteroposterior diameter; D: Thoracic anteroposterior diameter; E: Abdominal circumference. ^aP < 0.05; ^bP < 0.01. Statistical methods: Independent sample t-test; n = 314 (control group: n = 153; intervention group: n = 161). All measurements are in centimeters (cm). BPD: Biparietal diameter; FL: Femoral length; APAD: Abdominal anteroposterior diameter; TAD: Thoracic anteroposterior diameter; AC: Abdominal circumference.