Infant Mental Health Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 3, 2025
Abstract
Research
has
documented
elevated
experiences
of
racial
discrimination
among
African
American
families,
and
its
adverse
impacts
on
their
psychological
well‐being.
However,
most
studies
have
investigated
the
consequences
for
older
children
adults.
The
goal
current
study
was
to
examine
relations
mothers’
perception
during
pregnancy,
pre‐
post‐natal
depressive
symptoms,
infant
development
in
families
from
low‐income
backgrounds.
Using
a
longitudinal
design
with
questionnaires
direct
assessments,
this
included
118
mothers
(and
infants)
who
participated
three
data
collection
sessions:
third
trimester
pregnancy
(home);
4
weeks
postpartum
(phone);
when
infants
were
4–6
months
old
(home).
Analyses
revealed
that
perceived
prenatal
strongly
associated
symptomatology
maternal
depression
related
cognitive
fine
motor
skills.
Perceived
significantly
development.
For
higher
levels
discrimination,
level
receptive
language.
These
findings
are
considered
context
extant
literature
perinatal
stress,
functioning,
young
outcomes.
Implications
early
childhood
mental
health
practice
discussed.
BMC Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
21(1)
Published: Oct. 5, 2021
Abstract
Background
Despite
the
increased
global
interest
from
researchers
in
postpartum
depression
(PPD)
and
post-traumatic
stress
disorder
(PP-PTSD),
studies
of
PPD
China
have
shown
a
wide
range
variability.
Indeed,
prevalence
risk
factors
for
PP-PTSD
received
little
attention
China.
Aim
To
determine
China,
to
examine
relationships
between
sociodemographic,
pregnancy-related,
newborn-related
variables,
PP-PTSD.
Methods
A
cross-sectional
study
involving
1136
women
who
returned
obstetrics
clinic
routine
examination
were
enrolled.
The
characteristics
collected.
Social
support,
symptoms
measured
by
Perceived
Support
Scale
(PSSS),
Edinburgh
Postnatal
Depression
(EPDS),
Perinatal
Post-traumatic
Stress
Questionnaire
(PPQ).
Results
rates
23.5
6.1%,
respectively.
multivariate
model
showed
that
presence
was
strongest
factor
vice
versa.
Other
included
low
sleep
quality,
social
support
newborn’s
incubator
admission.
In
terms
symptoms,
non-Han
ethnicity,
while
having
one
child
protective
factor.
Conclusions
This
addressed
some
gaps
literature
provided
better
understanding
which
may
contribute
early
detection
intervention.
Attention
should
be
paid
are
most
susceptible
and/or
PP-PTSD,
including
those
with
admission,
siblings.
Comprehensive Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
130, P. 152456 - 152456
Published: Jan. 29, 2024
Peripartum
depression
(PPD)
is
a
major
disorder
(MDD)
episode
with
onset
during
pregnancy
or
within
four
weeks
after
childbirth,
as
defined
in
DSM-5.
However,
research
suggests
that
PPD
may
be
distinct
diagnosis.
The
goal
of
this
study
was
to
summarize
the
similarities
and
differences
between
MDD
by
synthesizing
current
on
diagnosis
concerning
different
clinical
features
give
directions
for
improving
practice.
To
lay
groundwork
narrative
review,
several
databases
were
searched
using
general
search
phrases
its
components
When
compared
MDD,
peripartum
exhibits
characteristics.
manifests
variety
symptoms,
i.e.,
more
anxiety,
psychomotor
obsessive
thoughts,
impaired
concentration,
fatigue
loss
energy,
but
less
sad
mood
suicidal
ideation,
MDD.
Although
prevalence
rates
are
comparable,
there
greater
cross-cultural
variances
PPD.
Additionally,
has
some
risk
factors
mechanisms
such
ovarian
tissue
expression,
premenstrual
syndrome,
unintended
pregnancy,
obstetric
complications.
There
need
in-depth
comparing
entire
postpartum
year.
diagnostic
criteria
should
modified,
particularly
(i)
addition
specific
symptoms
(i.e.,
anxiety),
(ii)
specifier
extending
first
year
following
(iii)
change
either
"pregnancy
onset"
"postpartum
onset".
Diagnostic
further
discussed.
Molecular Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
29(3), P. 602 - 610
Published: Jan. 9, 2024
Abstract
Although
major
depression,
characterized
by
a
pro-inflammatory
profile,
genetically
overlap
with
autoimmune
disease
(AD)
and
the
perinatal
period
involve
immune
system
adaptations
AD
symptom
alterations,
bidirectional
link
between
depression
(PND)
is
largely
unexplored.
Hence,
objective
of
this
study
was
to
investigate
association
PND
AD.
Using
nationwide
Swedish
population
health
registers,
we
conducted
nested
case-control
matched
cohort
study.
From
1,347,901
pregnancies
during
2001–2013,
included
55,299
incident
PND,
their
unaffected
full
sisters,
10
women
per
case.
We
identified
41
subtypes
diagnoses
recorded
in
registers
compared
population-matched
using
multivariable
regressions.
Women
an
had
30%
higher
risk
subsequent
(95%
CI
1.2–1.5)
exposed
1.3–1.4).
Comparable
associations
were
found
when
comparing
sisters
(nested
OR:
1.3,
95%
1.2–1.5,
HR:
1.1–1.6),
studying
antepartum
postpartum
depression.
The
more
pronounced
among
without
psychiatric
comorbidities
1.5,
1.4–1.6,
1.4,
1.4–1.5)
strongest
for
multiple
sclerosis
2.0,
1.6–2.3,
1.8,
1.0–3.1).
These
findings
demonstrate
independent
comorbidities,
suggesting
possibly
shared
biological
mechanisms.
If
future
translational
science
confirms
underlying
mechanisms,
healthcare
providers
need
be
aware
increased
ADs
vice
versa.
European Heart Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
45(31), P. 2865 - 2875
Published: June 18, 2024
Abstract
Background
and
Aims
Increasing
evidence
suggests
that
some
reproductive
factors/hazards
are
associated
with
a
future
risk
of
cardiovascular
disease
(CVD)
in
women.
While
major
(non-perinatal)
depression
has
consistently
been
CVD,
the
long-term
CVD
after
perinatal
(PND)
is
largely
unknown.
Methods
A
nationwide
population-based
matched
cohort
study
involving
55
539
women
diagnosed
PND
during
2001–14
Sweden
545
567
unaffected
individually
on
age
year
conception/delivery
was
conducted.
All
were
followed
up
to
2020.
Perinatal
identified
from
Swedish
national
health
registers.
Using
multivariable
Cox
models,
hazard
ratios
(HR)
any
type-specific
according
estimated.
Results
The
mean
at
diagnosis
30.8
[standard
deviation
(SD)
5.6]
years.
During
follow-up
20
years
(mean
10.4,
SD
3.6),
3533
(6.4%)
(expected
number
2077)
202
(3.7%)
developed
CVD.
Compared
women,
had
36%
higher
developing
[adjusted
HR
=
1.36,
95%
confidence
interval
(CI):
1.31–1.42],
while
compared
their
sisters,
20%
(adjusted
1.20,
CI
1.07–1.34).
results
most
pronounced
without
history
psychiatric
disorder
(P
for
interaction
<
.001).
association
observed
all
subtypes,
highest
case
hypertensive
(HR
1.50,
CI:
1.41–1.60),
ischaemic
heart
1.37,
1.13–1.65),
failure
1.06–1.74).
Conclusions
Women
middle
adulthood.
Reproductive
history,
including
PND,
should
be
considered
assessments
Trauma Violence & Abuse,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(4), P. 3066 - 3081
Published: March 22, 2024
Although
numerous
factors
have
been
found
to
influence
postpartum
depression
(PPD),
no
previous
meta-analysis
systematically
explored
whether
it
is
affected
by
adverse
childhood
experiences
(ACEs).
This
study
aimed
explore
the
of
ACEs
and
their
subtypes
on
PPD.
A
systematic
literature
search
was
conducted
using
Web
Science,
PubMed,
Embase,
Wan
Fang,
China
Science
Technology
Journal
Database,
Chinese
Biomedical
National
Knowledge
Infrastructure,
screened
according
inclusion
exclusion
criteria.
Methodological
quality
assessment
data
extraction
were
performed
included
studies.
random-effects
model
used
pool
effects.
In
total,
24
studies
included,
73
independent
effects
extracted
from
them.
The
revealed
that
ACE
a
risk
factor
for
PPD
(odds
ratio
[OR]
=
2.31,
95%
confidence
interval
[CI]
[2.04,
2.63]).
subgroup
analysis
results
showed
emotional
abuse
subtype
most
strongly
related
occurrence
(OR
2.95,
CI
[2.08,
4.20]),
followed
neglect
2.87,
[1.89,
4.36])
sexual
2.81,
[1.93,
4.09]).
addition,
family
member
incarceration
2.62,
[1.51,
4.54]),
physical
[1.67,
3.19]),
2.15,
[1.36,
3.39])
also
strong
Early
screening
plays
an
important
role
in
prevention
intervention
PLoS ONE,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
19(5), P. e0280612 - e0280612
Published: May 31, 2024
Background
Approximately
10
to
20%
of
pregnant
women
worldwide
experience
perinatal
depression
(PND),
a
depressive
episode
with
onset
during
pregnancy
or
after
childbirth.
We
performed
systematic
review
identify,
summarize
and
discuss
studies
on
inflammatory
biomarkers
described
in
relation
PND.
Method
Inclusion
criteria
defined
the
selection
observational
written
English,
French,
Spanish
Portuguese,
that
evaluate
analytical
levels
molecules
(protein
levels)
biological
fluids
women,
diagnosis
using
ICD/DSM
diagnostic
symptoms
assessed
by
standardized
psychometric
instruments,
and/or
postpartum.
Case
reports,
experimental
studies,
reviews,
qualitative
analysis,
meta-analysis,
gray
literature
replicated
data
were
excluded.
Three
electronic
databases
used
for
search
(Pubmed,
Web
Science
PsychInfo)
quality
assessment
selected
Newcastle-Ottawa
Scale.
Data
extraction
included
study
design;
number
subjects;
obstetric
information;
tools
timepoints
markers
assessment.
Results
56
(sample
size
cross-sectional
case-control
ranging
from
469;
sample
longitudinal
26
467),
where
major
aim
was
analyze
association
between
postpartum
period
this
review.
Overall,
findings
our
lend
support
hypothesis
several
may
be
associated
peripartum
symptoms.
The
associations
somewhat
different
looking
at
compared
delivery
time-point
postpartum,
mainly
referred
increased
IL-6,
IL-8,
CRP
TNF-α
among
depressed.
Discussion
In
summary,
provide
evidence
supporting
correlate
However,
work
also
highlighted
notable
differences
timing
sampling
methodologies
assess
period.
Additionally,
variations
observed
how
approached,
including
their
classification
as
exposure
outcome
variables,
assessments.
It
is
essential
future
research
investigate
influence
assessments
both
gain
deeper
understanding
association.
This
comprehensive
exploration
pivotal
elucidating
intricate
relationship
inflammation
depression.
Journal of Affective Disorders,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
273, P. 542 - 551
Published: May 12, 2020
Maternal
perinatal
depression
is
a
public
health
problem
affecting
mothers
and
children
worldwide.
This
study
aimed
to
increase
the
knowledge
regarding
impact
of
timing
maternal
on
child
behavioral
difficulties
at
18
months,
taking
into
consideration
gender
bonding.
Data
from
Swedish
population-based
longitudinal
mother-infant
(n
=
1,093)
were
used
for
linear
regression
modeling.
Associations
between
antenatal
depression,
postpartum
persistent
problems
assessed.
associated
with
higher
Child
Behavior
Checklist
scores.
Girls
affected
greater
degree.
Postpartum
bonding
mediated
most
negative
effects
behavior;
not
however.
reported
by
mother.
Information
paternal
depressive
symptoms
was
lacking.
Different
onset
showed
distinct
associations
problems.
The
bonding,
indicating
underlying
mechanisms
possibly
related
fetal
programming.
Screening
even
during
pregnancy
would
be
important
in
routine
care
order
early
identify
treat
depression.
Trauma Violence & Abuse,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
23(3), P. 733 - 747
Published: Nov. 28, 2020
The
link
between
maternal
violence
exposure
and
adverse
obstetric
outcomes
is
well-documented,
but
less
understood
about
the
relationship
intimate
partner
(IPV)
perinatal
post-traumatic
stress
symptoms(PTSS)
depression
in
women
around
world.
A
systematic
review
was
conducted
to
synthesize
empirical
literature
on
associations
IPV
(e.g.,
before
pregnancy,
during
postpartum)
symptoms
period.
This
acknowledged
effects
of
timing,
timing
assessment,
subtypes.
Forty-seven
longitudinal
studies
met
inclusion
criteria
were
reviewed
determine
mental
health.
Findings
suggested
a
strong
Results
more
consistent
health
sustained
close
or
period
than
for
lifetime
exposure.
In
general,
physical,
sexual,
psychological
independently
associated
with
PTSS.
underscore
importance
theoretically
driven
research
development
treatment
protocols
worldwide.