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Postpartum Depression Epidemiology, Risk Factors, Diagnosis, and Management: An Appraisal of the Current Knowledge and Future Perspectives.
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- Impact of kangaroo mother care on maternal postpartum depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis of controlled trials.Pediatric research · 2026Pooled it
- Digital and repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation interventions for perinatal depression and anxiety: a systematic review.BMC psychiatry · 2026Pooled it
- Doula Care and Health Outcomes: A Systematic Review.JAMA network open · 2026Pooled it
- Effectiveness of discharge planning interventions on health-related outcomes among postpartum women: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in public health · 2026Pooled it
- The effect of Lactobacillus casei on postpartum depression: a randomized controlled trial.BMC psychiatry · 2025Trial
- Unraveling the Mechanistic Insights ofNutrients · 2026Review
- Identifying Risk Factors of Postpartum Depressive Symptoms: The Effect of Self-Efficacy and Social Support Among Mothers.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- A Stress Process Model of Postpartum Depressive Symptoms Among Thai Mothers: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach.Nursing reports (Pavia, Italy) · 2026Article
- Postpartum Depressive Symptoms Among Women with Elevated Prenatal Anxiety in Kazakhstan: Prospective Observational Cohort Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- How Well Is Blood Phenylalanine Controlled in Maternal PKU in Europe? Results from 102 Pregnancies.Nutrients · 2026Article
- Peripartum Magnesium Sulfate and Post-Delivery Depression: A Nationwide Cohort Study With 13-Year Follow-Up.Psychiatry investigation · 2026Article
- The role of partner support in the association between water birth and postpartum depression.Scientific reports · 2026Observational
- Preventive effect of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation on postpartum depression in cesarean women with antenatal depressive tendency: a randomized controlled trial protocol.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2026Article
- Exploring perinatal depression and its influencing factors: a cross-sectional study among pregnant women and mothers of children under two years in Burera district, Rwanda.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2026Article
- Maternal Outcomes Following Kangaroo Mother Care in Women With Postpartum Depression: A Descriptive Study.Cureus · 2026Article
- Knowledge and Attitudes of Pediatricians and Pediatric Residents Towards Postpartum Depression Screening of Women in Lebanon.Maternal and child health journal · 2026Article
- The Antenatal Origins of Postpartum Distress: A Retrospective Longitudinal Analysis of Depression and Anxiety Trajectories.Medical sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Antenatal anxiety and postpartum depressive symptoms in pregnancies complicated by placenta previa and placenta accreta spectrum.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2026Article
- A systematic safety assessment of zuranolone: real-world adverse event analysis from the FAERS database.Archives of women's mental health · 2026Article
- Historical trauma as a contributor to postpartum depression among Indigenous mothers.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2026Article
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Abstract
Postpartum depression (PPD) is a severe mental health condition that affects women following childbirth and is marked by persistent sadness, anxiety, fatigue, and difficulty functioning. Unlike the temporary "baby blues", PPD is more severe and long-lasting, potentially leading to negative consequences for mother and child. Globally, PPD impacts approximately 10-20% of postpartum women, with prevalence influenced by genetic, hormonal, psychological, and socio-environmental factors. Early detection is crucial, with screening tools such as the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) commonly used in clinical practice. Treatment options include pharmacological interventions such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), psychological therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and interpersonal therapy (IPT), and lifestyle modifications. Despite the growing awareness of PPD, stigma remains a significant barrier to treatment, discouraging many women from seeking help. In low-income countries, where mental health care is often underfunded, accessing professionals trained in perinatal mental health presents an even greater challenge. This gap underscores the urgent need for a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach involving obstetricians, psychiatrists, pediatricians, and midwives to ensure comprehensive support and care for affected individuals.
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