Background maternal postnatal depression confers strong risk for impaired child
development. Little is known about the association between women's postnatal birth …

Postpartum nonpsychotic depression is the most common complication of childbearing,
affecting approximately 10–15% of women and, as such, represents a considerable health …

Background Certain personality traits increase vulnerability to depression, but the evidence
linking personality and postpartum depression (PPD) is less robust. This systematic review …

BACKGROUND: This study measured antenatal risk factors for postnatal depression in the
Australian population, both singly and in combination. Risk factor data were gathered …

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 …

Background: The birth of a very premature infant is a critical event in the life of a family and
studies have shown that mothers of these infants are at greater risk of psychological distress …

Background Risk factors for poor maternal perinatal mental health include a previous mental
health diagnosis, reduced access to perinatal services, economic concerns and decreased …

Background Whilst the prevalence and correlates of postpartum depression are well
established, far less is known about postpartum anxiety. Studies have described the …

Researchers have found evidence that breastfeeding self‐efficacy is an important variable
that significantly influences initiation and duration rates. The purpose of this study was to …

A growing number of children around the world are being born by surgical delivery, or
cesarean section. Concerns over rising rates of cesareans have focused on the risk of death …