ArticleFrontiers in psychiatry2023
Increased risk of postpartum depression in women with lactational mastitis: a cross-sectional study.
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- Effectiveness of the Natural Breast Self-Circulation Program on Postpartum Breast Engorgement, Mental Health, and Quality of Life Among Early Postpartum Women: A Quasi-Experimental Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Postpartum depressive symptoms and associated factors among women with lactation mastitis: a cross-sectional study.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2026Article
- Is your system fit for purpose? Female athlete health considerations for rugby injury and illness surveillance systems.European journal of sport science · 2024Review
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Abstract
Background: A high incidence of lactational mastitis mainly occurs during the first month of breastfeeding. It may cause severe pain, frustration, fatigue, stress, and breastfeeding concerns. However, few studies investigated the effects of lactational mastitis on postpartum depression. This study investigated the potential association between lactational mastitis and postpartum depression. Methods: We examined the associations of lactational mastitis with postpartum depression in 1,551 Chinese women. Lactational mastitis was diagnosed by breast specialists. The presence of depression symptoms was evaluated by the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) and Patient Health Questionnaire 9 (PHQ9) at 6 weeks after delivery. Multiple linear regression analysis and multivariable log-binomial regression analysis were performed to estimate the association between lactational mastitis and postpartum depression. Results: Among the 1,551 mothers, 147 (9.5%) experienced lactational mastitis diagnosed by breast specialists during the postpartum period. Compared with women without lactational mastitis, the proportion of women with depression symptoms was significantly higher (38.1% vs. 27.4%, Conclusion: The study results suggest that lactational mastitis is a risk factor for depression during the postpartum period. The impact of lactational mastitis on maternal mental health requires further attention. Clinical trial registration: chictr.org.cn, ChiCTR2000041519.
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