SynthesisMaternal and child health journal2020
Maternal Postpartum Diet and Postpartum Depression: A Systematic Review.
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22 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 35 citations in OpenAlex.
- Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments 2024 Clinical Practice Guideline for the Management of Perinatal Mood, Anxiety, and Related Disorders: Guide de pratique 2024 du Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments pour le traitement des troubles de l'humeur, des troubles anxieux et des troubles connexes périnatals.Canadian journal of psychiatry. Revue canadienne de psychiatrie · 2025Guideline
- Nutritional factors and cross-national postpartum depression prevalence: an updated meta-analysis and meta-regression of 412 studies from 46 countries.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2023Pooled it
- Effect of Acupoint Hot Compress on Postpartum Urinary Retention After Vaginal Delivery: A Randomized Clinical Trial.JAMA network open · 2022Trial
- Differences in Dietary-Related Experiences, Determinants, and Information-Seeking Behaviors Among Pregnant and Postpartum Women: Cross-Sectional Survey Study.JMIR formative research · 2026Article
- Land use is associated with Indigenous maternal death occurrence through Native and Western food security.iScience · 2026Article
- Depressive Symptoms Associated with Decreased Choline Intake in Lactating Mothers of Preterm Infants.Nutrients · 2026Article
- Association between mealtime regularity and breakfast frequency with postpartum depression in first-time Japanese mothers: a cross-sectional study.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2026Article
- Bidirectional relations between the maternal and infant gut microbiome and behavior.Pediatric research · 2026Article
- Scoping review of preventive interventions for postpartum depression to inform policy and planning.Discover mental health · 2026Review
- Psychometric properties of the Power of Food Scale during pregnancy and postpartum.Journal of health psychology · 2025Article
- The chain mediating effect of family function and resilience between cognitive reactivity and depression among postpartum women in China.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2025Article
- Mediterranean Diet Outcomes Across the Mother-Milk-Infant Triad: A Narrative Review.Nutrients · 2025Review
- I've Grown a Human, but I Don't Feel Like 'Me' Anymore: Body Image Narratives in Early Motherhood in Australia.Health promotion journal of Australia : official journal of Australian Association of Health Promotion Professionals · 2025Article
- Food Group Consumption and Nutrient Intake by Breastfeeding Women: Comparison to Current Dietary Guidelines and Nutrient Recommendations.Nutrients · 2025Article
- Experiences accessing nutritious foods and perceptions of nutritional support needs among pregnant and post-partum mothers with low income in the United States.Maternal & child nutrition · 2024Article
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- Risk of Postpartum Depression: The Considerable Role of Maternal Health Status and Lifestyle.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- The influence of lifestyles to cope with stress over mental health in pregnant and postpartum women during the COVID-19 pandemic.Current psychology (New Brunswick, N.J.) · 2022Article
- Differential Effects of Intuitive and Disordered Eating on Physical and Psychological Outcomes for Women with Young Children.Maternal and child health journal · 2022Article
- The impact of maternal post-partum depressive symptoms on child diet at 18 months.Maternal & child nutrition · 2021Article
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Abstract
objectivesCompelling evidence from observational studies shows that dietary patterns play a role in the development of depression and depressive symptoms in the general population. However, few studies have specifically sought to explore the association between maternal diet in the postpartum period and PPD. The purpose of this literature review was to synthesise data from existing published studies, examining the association between maternal postpartum diet and PPD symptoms.
methodsRelevant studies were identified by systematic search from the Cochrane, MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, PubMed and PsycInfo databases for articles published between 1835 and April 2020.
resultsOf the 931 articles identified, six met eligibility criteria and were included. Four were cross-sectional and two were a cohort design. All but one study showed at least one inverse association, such that greater adherence to a healthy diet in the postpartum period was associated with fewer PPD symptoms. Specifically, if confirmed in further longitudinal and intervention studies, a balanced maternal diet with an emphasis on fruits, vegetables, fish, grains, legumes, and herbs could be a potential option for helping reduce the incidence of PPD.
conclusionsThis review provides evidence that the postnatal diet could have an effect on PPD symptoms, although further longitudinal and intervention research is warranted.
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