scholarly journals The effects of early postpartum depression on infant temperament

2018 ◽  
Vol 190 (12) ◽  
pp. 1918-1930 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alyson F. Shapiro ◽  
Sandra N. Jolley ◽  
Ursula Hildebrandt ◽  
Susan J. Spieker
Keyword(s):  
Postpartum Depression ◽  
Infant Temperament ◽  
Early Postpartum

scholarly journals Relation between Mother’s Taekyo, Prenatal and Postpartum Depression, and Infant’s Temperament and Colic: A Longitudinal Prospective Approach

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (20) ◽  
pp. 7691
Author(s):  
Kyung-Sook Bang ◽  
Insook Lee ◽  
Sungjae Kim ◽  
Yunjeong Yi ◽  
Iksoo Huh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Postpartum Depression ◽  
Maternal Depression ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Final Analysis ◽  
Significant Negative Correlation ◽  
Infant Temperament ◽  
Maternal Fetal Attachment ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Depression Level ◽  
Fetal Attachment

This longitudinal cohort correlational study aimed to confirm the relation among taekyo or traditional prenatal practice, prenatal depression, postpartum depression, maternal–fetal interaction, and infant temperament and colic using a prospective design. We recruited 212 women 16–20 weeks pregnant from July 2017 to September 2018; they were followed up until six months postpartum. Data from 97 participants were used in the final analysis. We used the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, Cranley’s Maternal–Fetal Attachment Scale, and What My Baby Is Like as measurement tools. We observed a significant correlation between prenatal maternal depression in the first to third trimesters and 6–8 weeks and six months postpartum. In addition, infant temperament at six months old showed a significant negative correlation with prenatal and postpartum depression: the higher the prenatal and postpartum depression level, the more difficult the infant’s temperament. Taekyo practice was significantly related to maternal–fetal attachment (r = 0.45−0.68, p < 0.001). Difficult infants showed more colic episodes than any other type of infant (χ2 = 18.18, p < 0.001). Prenatal and postnatal maternal depression affected infants’ temperament and colic episodes. The management of mothers’ mental health before and after pregnancy is important for infants’ and mothers’ health.

scholarly journals Pregnancy, perinatal and postpartum complications as determinants of postpartum depression: the Rhea mother–child cohort in Crete, Greece

2016 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 244-255 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Koutra ◽  
M. Vassilaki ◽  
V. Georgiou ◽  
A. Koutis ◽  
P. Bitsios ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Postpartum Depression ◽  
Postpartum Period ◽  
Depression Scale ◽  
Effective Prevention ◽  
Maternal Mood ◽  
Early Postpartum Period ◽  
Early Postpartum ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Clinical Records

Aims.Few epidemiological studies evaluated associations between perinatal complications and maternal mood at the early postpartum period and the findings are inconsistent. We aimed at investigating a wide range of complications during pregnancy, at delivery, and at the early postpartum period as determinants of postpartum depression (PPD) at 8 weeks postpartum.Methods.A total of 1037 women who enrolled in the Rhea mother–child cohort in Crete, Greece participated in the present study. Information on pregnancy, perinatal and postpartum complications was obtained from clinical records or by questionnaires. Postpartum depressive symptoms were assessed at 8 weeks postpartum using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS). Multivariable linear and logistic regression models were fit to estimate the association between pregnancy, perinatal and postpartum complications and maternal depressive symptoms, adjusting also for potential confounders.Results.The prevalence of women with probable depression (EPDS score ≥ 13) was 13.6% at 8 weeks postpartum. Gestational hypertension and/or preeclampsia (β coefficient 1.86, 95% CI: 0.32, 3.41) and breastfeeding difficulties (β coefficient 0.77, 95% CI: 0.02, 1.53) were significantly associated with higher PPD symptoms. Sleep patterns during pregnancy, such as sleep deprivation (OR = 3.57, 95% CI: 1.91, 6.67) and snoring (OR = 1.81, 95% CI: 1.11, 2.93), and breastfeeding duration less than 2 months (OR = 1.77, 95% CI: 1.19, 2.64) were significantly associated with increase in the odds for PPD. Some other complications, such as unplanned pregnancy and hospitalisation during pregnancy were also associated with EPDS score, but these associations were explained by socio-demographic characteristics of the mother.Conclusions.We found that several pregnancy, perinatal and postpartum complications may have an adverse effect on maternal mood at the early postpartum period. These findings have considerable implications for developing effective prevention and early psychoeducational intervention strategies for women at risk of developing PPD.

673. Sleep Components in Early Postpartum Predict Later Postpartum Depression

2017 ◽  
Vol 81 (10) ◽  
pp. S272 ◽  
Author(s):  
Divya Rayapati ◽  
Katherine McEvoy ◽  
Katie Washington Cole ◽  
Jennifer Payne ◽  
Lauren Osborne
Keyword(s):  
Postpartum Depression ◽  
Early Postpartum

scholarly journals Ethical aspects in the management of postpartum depression

Sæculum ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 227-231
Author(s):  
C. Băcilă ◽  
C. Anghel ◽  
D. Vulea
Keyword(s):  
Postpartum Depression ◽  
Legal Aspects ◽  
Ethical Aspects ◽  
Physiological Factors ◽  
Ethical Concerns ◽  
Early Postpartum ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Specific Symptoms ◽  
Depressive Episodes

AbstractPostpartum depression is a relatively frequent psychiatric pathology that involves some challenges in the management and treatment of the case due to the increased risk of suicide and infanticide. Having a relatively early postpartum onset within 4-12 weeks, this pathology may have psychological, social and family repercussions in the long term, both on mother and father, but especially on the child. Postpartum depression is a relatively frequent psychiatric pathology involving some challenges in managing and treating the case due to the increased risk of suicide and infanticide. Having a relatively early postpartum onset within 4-12 weeks, this pathology may have psychological, social and family repercussions in the long term, both on the mother and father, but especially on the child.Postpartum depression manifests with symptoms typical of all depressive episodes, such as depressed mood, irritability, low tolerance to frustration, anxiety, hypersomnia, but also more specific symptoms such as feelings and guilty thoughts about correct child development, lack of empathy, lack of maternal behavior. Emotional, socio-cultural and physiological factors play an important role in the onset of this symptomatology.Postpartum depression raises ethical concerns about the proper conduct of the doctor. In this article we will address both deontological aspects such as doctor-patient confidentiality, suicide and infanticide, as well as the legal aspects that may occur in such situations. Thus, postpartum depression is a therapeutic challenge because of the multiple social, family and legal interferences it presents.

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