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ArticlePakistan journal of medical sciences2025

The mediating role of delivery mode on postpartum maternal depression and mother-infant bonding.

Kamber Kasali, Gamze Nur Cimilli Senocak, Aysenur Dostbil, Emsal Pinar Topdagi Yilmaz, Agah Abdullah Kahramanlar, Sabri Selcuk Atamanalp

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Kamber KasaliKamber Kasali Assistant Professor, Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkiye.
Gamze Nur Cimilli SenocakGamze Nur Cimilli Senocak, MD Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkiye.
Aysenur DostbilAysenur Dostbil, MD Professor, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Faculty of Medicine, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkiye.
Emsal Pinar Topdagi YilmazEmsal Pinar Topdagi Yilmaz, MD Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkiye.
Agah Abdullah KahramanlarAgah Abdullah Kahramanlar, MD Specialist, Clinic of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Erzurum City Hospital, Erzurum, Turkiye.
Sabri Selcuk AtamanalpSabri Selcuk Atamanalp, MD Professor, Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkiye.

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Abstract

Objectives: The mother-infant relationship is a magical process that begins with conception and strengthens when the mother feels the baby's movements. This special bond, formed during pregnancy, is shaped by the parent's emotions, perceptions, and behaviors toward the fetus. Research shows that heightened maternal anxiety during pregnancy and childbirth affects maternal behavior and impairs mother-infant bonding. While studies suggest that delivery mode influences maternal anxiety and postpartum depression, results often vary due to group differences and confounding factors. Although delivery mode may impact postpartum depression and mother-infant bonding, direct research on its specific effects remains limited. Methods: In this prospective study, a structured questionnaire was administered to 208 women in six months period between March, 2024 and September, 2024 in Ataturk University Faculty of Medicine Research Hospital. The survey aimed to gather participants' demographic information and assess their mother-infant bonding and postpartum depression statuses. The Mother-infant bonding scale (MIBS) and the Edinburgh postpartum depression scale (EPDS) were used for data collection. Results: The analysis determined that delivery mode did not significantly affect the EPDS total score and MIBS total score relation. The indirect effect was calculated as 0.001±0.001 (CI:-0.003 to 0.001, β =-0.002, p = 0.635), the direct effect as -0.170±0.228 (CI:-0.618 to 0.277, β =-0.127, p=0.063), and the total effect as -0.036±0.019 (CI:-0.074 to 0.001, β=-0.129, p = 0.059). Conclusion: This study showed that mode of delivery did not affect the postnatal maternal depression on mother-infant bonding.

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Cesarean deliveryMediating roleMother-infant bondingPostpartum depressionVaginal delivery

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PMID40621533
PMCPMC12223752

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