Article
Clinical Neurology
Emily N. Leboffe, Helana C. Pietragallo, Guodong Liu, Djibril Ba, Douglas Leslie, Cynthia H. Chuang
Summary: The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommended screening for postpartum depression (PPD) at least once during the perinatal period. However, the implementation of this recommendation did not lead to a significant increase in PPD diagnosis.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Ai Zhao, Shanshan Huo, Yuefeng Tan, Yucheng Yang, Ignatius Man-Yau Szeto, Yumei Zhang, Hanglian Lan
Summary: This study found significant associations between postpartum practices and postpartum depression (PPD), especially in dietary practices. A specific dietary pattern characterized by high intake of meat and eggs and lower intake of vegetables, mushrooms, and nuts was associated with a higher chance of adhering to postpartum practices.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Malika Waschmann, Kate Rosen, Ladawna Gievers, Andrea Hildebrand, Amy Laird, Sheevaun Khaki
Summary: This study investigated the impact of COVID-19 on the incidence of postpartum depression (PPD) and identified vulnerable subgroups. The results showed that despite an increase in the prevalence of current mood disorders during the pandemic, the incidence proportion of PPD remained stable. However, there was a higher prevalence of current depression and anxiety during the COVID-19 period.
JOURNAL OF WOMENS HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Kanami Tsuno, Sumiyo Okawa, Midori Matsushima, Daisuke Nishi, Yuki Arakawa, Takahiro Tabuchi
Summary: This study revealed that at least 13% of postpartum women in Japan experienced postpartum depressive symptoms during the COVID-19 pandemic. Social restrictions and loss of social support were strongly associated with postpartum depression. Additionally, the loss of maternal autonomy in delivery and breastfeeding was also linked to postpartum depression.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2022)
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
Alison M. Stuebe, Susan Kendig, Patricia D. Suplee, Robyn D'Oria
Summary: In the weeks following childbirth, women face challenges such as recovery, caring for themselves and their newborns, fatigue, postpartum mood changes, and chronic health conditions. Trends in the United States show increasing maternal deaths and racial disparities. Tailored interventions are needed to improve safety and well-being during the fourth trimester.
OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Denise M. Werchan, Cassandra L. Hendrix, Jennifer C. Ablow, Ananda B. Amstadter, Autumn C. Austin, Vanessa Babineau, G. Anne Bogat, Leigh-Anne Cioffredi, Elisabeth Conradt, Sheila E. Crowell, Dani Dumitriu, William Fifer, Morgan R. Firestein, Wei Gao, Ian H. Gotlib, Alice M. Graham, Kimberly D. Gregory, Hanna C. Gustafsson, Kathryn L. Havens, Brittany R. Howell, Kathryn L. Humphreys, Lucy S. King, Patricia A. Kinser, Elizabeth E. Krans, Carly Lenniger, Alytia A. Levendosky, Joseph S. Lonstein, Rachel Marcus, Catherine Monk, Sara Moyer, Maria Muzik, Amy K. Nuttall, Alexandra S. Potter, Amy Salisbury, Lauren C. Shuffrey, Beth A. Smith, Lynne Smith, Elinor L. Sullivan, Judy Zhou, Moriah E. Thomason, Natalie H. Brito
Summary: The impact of COVID-19-related stress on perinatal women is a significant concern, as maternal stress can have intergenerational effects on infants and fetuses. This study identifies different coping strategies among pregnant and postpartum women during the pandemic and finds that active coping strategies are associated with greater resilience, while passive coping strategies are linked to increased symptoms of depression and anxiety.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
S. Darius Tandon, Molly McGown, Laura Campbell, Justin D. Smith, Chen Yeh, Carol Brady
Summary: The study shows that Mothers and Babies 1-on-1 delivered by lay home visitors can lead to reductions in perceived stress and depressive symptoms among pregnant women. However, challenges such as client recruitment and retention need to be addressed for successful implementation.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Bochao Cheng, Neil Roberts, Yushan Zhou, Xiuli Wang, Yuanyuan Li, Yiming Chen, Yajun Zhao, Pengcheng Deng, Yajing Meng, Wei Deng, Jiaojian Wang
Summary: Post-Partum Depression (PPD) is a common health issue affecting women's emotional well-being and often co-occurs with anxiety (PPD-A). Adequate social support has been shown to protect against PPD and PPD-A, with specific changes in brain functional connectivity strength in different neural circuits associated with these disorders. Perceived social support mediates the relationship between brain connectivity strength in specific regions and symptoms of PPD and PPD-A, highlighting the potential role of social support as a biomarker for these conditions.
TRANSLATIONAL PSYCHIATRY
(2022)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Ozra Barooj-Kiakalaee, Seyed-Hamzeh Hosseini, Reza-Ali Mohammadpour-Tahmtan, Monirolsadate Hosseini-Tabaghdehi, Shayesteh Jahanfar, Zahra Esmaeili-Douki, Zohreh Shahhosseini
Summary: This study aimed to explore the relationship between paternal postpartum depression and maternal prenatal and postpartum depression, as well as marital satisfaction. The results showed that maternal prenatal and postpartum depression, as well as paternal prenatal depression, were associated with paternal postpartum depression. Additionally, marital satisfaction had a direct and indirect relationship with paternal postpartum depression.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2022)
Review
Clinical Neurology
Shiming Li, Zhuoqiao Yang, Mengxin Yao, Ying Shen, Haohao Zhu, Ying Jiang, Yingying Ji, Jieyun Yin
Summary: This study reviewed metabolomics research on postpartum depression (PPD) and identified metabolic alterations that could potentially be used for prediction and diagnosis of PPD.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Lavinia De Chiara, Gloria Angeletti, Gaia Anibaldi, Chiara Chetoni, Flavia Gualtieri, Francesca Forcina, Paride Bargagna, Georgios Demetrios Kotzalidis, Tommaso Callovini, Marco Bonito, Alexia Emilia Koukopoulos, Alessio Simonetti
Summary: This study aimed to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of pregnant women. The results showed that compared to a non-COVID sample, the COVID sample exhibited higher levels of mild depression and hypomania. However, there were no significant differences in terms of major depression and suicidal ideation.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Neurosciences
Bochao Cheng, Xiuli Wang, Neil Roberts, Yushan Zhou, Song Wang, Pengcheng Deng, Yajing Meng, Wei Deng, Jiaojian Wang
Summary: Postpartum depression and postpartum depression comorbid with anxiety are common and severe mental health problems in postnatal women. This study used resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging to investigate the neural mechanisms and potential treatment targets for these conditions, and found specific brain region abnormalities that contribute to understanding and diagnosing these disorders.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Beth A. Lewis, Katie Schuver, Shira Dunsiger, Lauren Samson, Amanda L. Frayeh, Carrie A. Terrell, Joseph T. Ciccolo, John Fischer, Melissa D. Avery
Summary: The study suggests that low-cost, brief, easily accessible wellness interventions for high-risk postpartum women can effectively prevent symptoms of depression, especially performing better than usual care at the 6-month mark. Exercise interventions may have a protective effect on perceived stress among high-risk postpartum women.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Bahar Amani, John E. Krzeczkowski, Calan Savoy, Louis A. Schmidt, Ryan J. Van Lieshout
Summary: This study aimed to examine the impact of a nine-week peer-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy on infant emotion regulation. The results showed that infants in the experimental group displayed more adaptive changes in physiological and behavioral measures of emotion regulation compared to those in the control group. However, there were no significant differences in infant temperament reported by the mothers.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Cristina Dragomir, Roxana Popescu, Monica Alisa Jurca, Ruxandra Laza, Roxana Ivan Florian, Ion Dragomir, Romeo Negrea, Marius Craina, Cristina Adriana Dehelean
Summary: This study aims to investigate the relationships between postpartum emotional manifestations and neonatal variables during hospitalization. The results show that the severity of depressive symptoms is higher in mothers whose newborns are hospitalized in NICUs, undergo oxygen therapy, are born prematurely, or have adjustment disorders. Similar findings are observed for anxiety. Additionally, there are strong correlations between neonatal variables and the mother's postpartum anxiety and depression. These findings provide insights for improving birth management and postnatal care.
PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH AND BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT
(2022)
