The relationship between prematurity and maternal mental health during the first postpartum year

Studies concerning the effect of a premature birth on maternal mental health suggest symptoms depression and anxiety are more prevalent in mothers infants compared to term infants. However, most studies investigating depressive only relate few months postpartum, whilst no measures used have been postpartum-specific. Additionally, extremely (<28 weeks’ gestation) relatively understudied. The aim this study was investigate relationship between early gestational age depression, with secondary emphasis 225 aged 12 completed Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale Postpartum Specific Anxiety via an online questionnaire. Hierarchical regression models revealed that associated postpartum specific anxieties differentially subscales PSAS. Furthermore, experience PSAS higher extent than There association prematurity symptoms. These findings demonstrate need for specific, targeted interventions