AIM The aim of this study was to investigate the role of peripartum analgesic and psychological factors that may be related to postpartum depression (PPD). METHODS This case-control study was conducted in pregnant females who delivered at KK Women's and Children's Hospital from November 2010 to October 2013 and had postpartum psychological assessment. Demographic, medical, and postpartum psyc...

BACKGROUND Postpartum depression (PPD) is moderate to severe depression in a woman after she has given birth. Findings from several well-designed studies reflect great variability in rates, from 10 to 22%, and also in risk factors for PPD. This variability may reflect geographical location. The incidence and risk factors for PPD among Turkish women are not well documented. It is, however, impor...

INTRODUCTION Postpartum depression (PPD) is one of the major psychological disorders worldwide that affects both mother and child. The aim of this study was to correlate the risk of PPD with obstetric and demographic variables in Saudi females. MATERIALS AND METHODS Data were collected by interviewing females 8-12 weeks postpartum. PPD symptoms were defined as present when subjects had an Edi...

While studies have shown the disastrous effects of post-partum depression (PPD) on children's behaviors, there is relatively lack of reliable data in Asian countries. This study examined the relative significance of maternal PPD in children's developmental disabilities at age four. In a longitudinal study design (2009), 1801 pregnant women attending in primary health centers of Mazandaran provi...

OBJECTIVE Depression during pregnancy is associated with deteriorating maternal health and increasing risk of preterm birth, fetal growth restriction, and suicidal attempt. The problems may be worse in adolescents who are more vulnerable. This study was conducted to determine the percentage of depression among teenage mothers and its associated factors. MATERIAL AND METHOD Two hundred teenage...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Postpartum depression screening is widely advocated to identify and treat affected individuals given the significant impact of this disorder on patients and their families. An effective, efficient method is needed to improve compliance with screening, which has led to an increased interest in the use of the two-item Patient Health Questionnaire 2 (PHQ-2). The aim of th...

Postpartum depression, a major depressive disorder, predisposes postnatal mothers to physical, social, and psychological malfunctioning. Purpose: The study aimed identify the psychosocial determinants of postpartum depression maternal well-being among in Accra metropolis. Materials Method: A sample 205 women between ages 15 - 39 years are 4 12 weeks old was drawn from 37 Military Hospital, Accr...

BACKGROUND Depression is a leading source of morbidity and health loss in Australian women. This study investigates the determinants of antenatal depressive symptoms and postnatal depressive symptoms in an Australian population, including people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. METHOD The study used a retrospective cohort of mothers of all live births in public h...

Introduction Changes in physiological and hormonal balance occurring during pregnancy post-partum period can have relevant implications on woman’s mental health. Up to 65% of pregnant women experience depressed mood, low self-esteem, cognitive impairment, fatigue, loss appetite as well suicidal ideation. Anxiety depressive symptoms been described impactful the newborn’s health at time delivery....