Whether a major depressive episode occurring in the postpartum period (ie, postpartum
depression [PPD]) is sufficiently distinct from major depressive episodes occurring at other …

Background This systematic review aimed to critically analyze the studies that explored
preterm birth as risk factor for postpartum depression in the last 10 years. Methods Two …

OBJECTIVES: To identify homogenous depressive symptom trajectories over the postpartum
period and the demographic and perinatal factors linked to different trajectories. METHODS …

Postpartum depression (PPD) is broadly defined as an episode of major depression
occurring during the perinatal period. PPD affects about 10% to 15% of women in developed …

Caesarean section (C-section) deliveries account for nearly 30% of births annually with
emergency C-sections accounting for 7–9% of all births. Studies have linked C-sections to …

Postpartum depression (PPD) is a serious health issue that can affect about 15% of the
female population within after giving birth. It often conveys significant negative …

Research has shown an increasingly clear relationship between diabetes and a variety of
mental health issues. These include diagnosable psychiatric disorders, and other problems …

Background Currently, postpartum depression (PPD) screening is mainly based on self‐
report symptom‐based assessment, with lack of an objective, integrative tool which identifies …

Introduction The prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is increasing in
developing countries including the South Asian Nations. The current study aimed to …

Barbara Marie Alba is the director of nursing for maternal–child health services at New York-
Presbyterian Hospital, New York City. Contact author:[email protected]. The author and …