Objective The association of cesarean section (CS) with the risk of postpartum depression
(PPD) remains controversial. Therefore, we conducted a meta-analysis to explore the …

Background Obstetricians are often reluctant to grant requests for an elective cesarean
section (ECS) due to childbirth fear. To date, it is unknown if an ECS on request improves …

The prevalence of postpartum depression is approximately 13%. Postpartum depression is
associated with a higher maternal morbidity and mortality, and also with pervasive effects on …

Cesarean delivery rates continue to increase, and surgery is associated with chronic pain,
often co-existing with depression. Also, acute pain in the days after surgery is a strong …

Background Depression is one of the most common postpartum mental disorders. Many
sociodemographic and individuals risk factors are associated with maternal depression but …

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 …

Background: A psychosocial team was established to meet the needs of an increasing
number of pregnant women referred for fear of birth who wished a planned cesarean. This …

Background Given the sudden and unexpected nature of an emergency caesarean section
(EmCS) coupled with an increased risk of psychological distress, it is particularly important …

Objective. The purpose of this study was to investigate first-time mothers undergoing
cesarean section in the absence of medical indication, their reason for the request, self …

OBJECTIVE: to evaluate the impact of social support on postnatal depression and health-
related quality of life. DESIGN: prospective cohort study. Data were collected at baseline and …