World Journal of Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(5), P. 678 - 685
Published: May 15, 2024
Rectus
abdominis
separation
(DRA)
affects
pelvic
stability
and
body
image.
No
studies
have
explored
the
effects
of
manual
massage
on
early
postpartum
DRA
depression.
International Journal of Health Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
5(4), P. 1 - 8
Published: Jan. 15, 2025
Postpartum
depression
(PPD)
is
a
prevalent
complication
that
impacts
maternal
mental
health
and
family
well-being.This
study
reviewed
strategies
for
integrating
perinatal
care
early
identification
management
of
PPD,
highlighting
interventions
based
on
systematic
screening,
psychosocial
support
therapies
such
as
cognitive-behavioral
therapy
(CBT).Twenty-nine
articles
published
between
2020
2024
in
the
PubMed
database
were
selected,
showing
effectiveness
Edinburgh
Postnatal
Depression
Scale
(EPDS)
integrated
approaches
reducing
depressive
symptoms
improving
quality
life.The
findings
indicate
barriers
stigma,
unequal
access
to
lack
infrastructure
limit
implementation
effective
models,
especially
vulnerable
populations.Culturally
adapted
strategies,
psychoeducation
programs
mindfulness
emerge
promising
tools,
but
require
further
validation.It
concluded
integration
essential
prevent
progression
PPD
mitigate
its
mother,
newborn
family.Public
policies,
professional
training
investment
research
are
overcome
promote
more
equitable
inclusive
care.
Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 24
Published: Feb. 9, 2025
Background
Postpartum
depression
(PPD)
can
result
in
poor
health
outcomes
mothers,
affect
maternal–child
bonding
and
have
long-term
effects
on
child
development.
The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
38(1)
Published: Feb. 13, 2025
Background
Postpartum
depression
(PPD)
is
a
common
psychological
condition
affecting
10–20%
of
postpartum
women,
characterized
by
emotional
instability,
anxiety,
and,
in
severe
cases,
hallucinations
or
suicidal
ideation.
Growing
evidence
suggests
link
between
oxidative
stress
and
depression,
with
nitrite—a
key
metabolite
nitric
oxide
(NO)—emerging
as
potential
biomarker.
This
study
explores
the
association
salivary
nitrite
levels,
perinatal
PPD,
aiming
to
identify
predictive
factors
for
early
intervention.
Vaccines,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13(3), P. 222 - 222
Published: Feb. 24, 2025
Background/Objective:
Vaccines
administered
during
early
childhood
rely
on
caregivers
being
aware,
willing,
and
able
to
vaccinate
their
child.
Postpartum
depression
(PPD)
could
adversely
affect
a
parent’s
ability
undertake
such
preventive
care.
This
systematic
review
sought
examine
the
relationship
between
PPD
timely
vaccination
in
children.
Methods:
We
systematically
searched
eight
databases
(MEDLINE
ALL,
Embase,
PsycINFO,
CINAHL,
LILACS,
Web
of
Science,
Sociological
Abstracts,
Scopus)
from
database
inception
September
2023.
also
reviewed
reference
lists
included
studies.
primary
studies
that
examined
association
child
status
birth
24
months.
Two
researchers
independently
extracted
data
assessed
study
quality.
Results:
In
total,
5504
records
were
screened
for
eligibility.
Of
50
articles
full-text
assessment,
12
met
eligibility
criteria.
Most
(83%)
conducted
high-income
countries,
with
minority
(17%)
lower-middle
income
countries
(LMICs).
The
sample
size
varied
<500
(33%)
>450,000
participants
(17%).
Overall,
six
(50%)
found
maternal
vaccinations
not
completed
time,
no
relationship.
most
be
high-quality
relationship,
magnitude
absolute
risk
was
small.
Conclusions:
detected
significant
heterogeneity
among
Further
research
using
standardized
definitions
is
needed
determine
whether
parents
may
require
tailored
strategies
supports
consider
symptoms
specific
barriers
vaccination.
Mental Health Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
3(2)
Published: March 22, 2025
ABSTRACT
Postpartum
anxiety
and
depression
are
two
of
the
leading
causes
maternal
morbidity
emerge
from
being
one
most
underdiagnosed
undertreated
mental
health
problems.
Its
prevalence
has
been
reported
to
affect
about
10%–20%
pregnant
women.
Due
such
large‐scale
prevalence,
need
for
better
diagnostic
techniques
therapeutic
management
addressed
in
this
review.
Maternal
largely
influences
newborn,
affecting
not
only
growth
development
child
but
also
mother‐child
bond
as
mothers
with
postpartum
reportedly
have
a
lack
interest
their
child.
Understanding
pathophysiology
disease
including
hormonal
factors,
neurotransmitter
pathways
that
become
skewed,
genetic
psychosocial
essential
develop
treatment
options.
This
review
outlines
all
different
theories
so
far
researched
field.
Although
significant
strides
made
developing
management,
further
research
testing
is
emphasized.
Unfortunately,
safety
several
antidepressant
classes
can
be
used
treat
anxiety,
cannot
undertaken
due
major
ethical
issues
it
raises
conducting
highlights
promising
avenues
potential
prevent
debilitating
disease.
Using
biomarkers
early
detection,
field
pharmacogenomics
which
helps
tailor
prescriptions
personalized
treatment,
pharmacological
treatments
include
antidepressants
like
serotonin
reuptake
inhibitors,
norepinephrine
inhibitors
various
nonpharmacological
measures
massages,
psychotherapy,
co‐parenting,
postnatal
exercises,
kangaroo
care,
music
remedies,
discussed.
Finally,
role
public
education
highlighting
prevention
stigma
surrounding
addressed.
Depression and Anxiety,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
2025(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Psychological
distress
can
manifest
as
depression,
anxiety,
and
anger
in
the
perinatal
period.
These
conditions
are
often
comorbid
yet
studied
isolation.
A
full
understanding
of
psychopathology
requires
spectrum
common
psychological
to
be
concurrently
better
understand
interconnected
symptoms.
transdiagnostic
approach
provides
valuable
insights
into
how
symptoms
interact
cumulatively
affect
mental
health,
which
inform
more
effective
screening
treatment
strategies.
This,
turn,
improve
outcomes
for
birthing
parents
experiencing
distress.
We
undertook
group-based
multi-trajectory
modeling
(GBMTM)
uncover
patterns
affective
disorders
(anger,
depression)
over
three-time
points
(pregnancy,
3-,
12-months
postpartum
(mPP))
a
large
longitudinal
cohort
persons
who
gave
birth
during
COVID-19
pandemic
(n
=
2145).
identified
five
trajectory
groups:
high-stable
(11.3%),
postpartum-increase
(16.0%),
postpartum-decrease
(21.5%),
low-stable
(37.9%),
minimal
stable
(13.2%)
anger,
depression.
Multinomial
regression
revealed
that
lower
levels
sleep
disturbance,
less
financial
hardship,
intolerance
uncertainty
predicted
decreases
compared
with
high
group.
Higher
greater
level
social
support,
increases
minimal-stable
groups.
Screening
(i.e.,
depression),
paired
access
evidence-based
management
those
screen
positive,
is
warranted
first
year
reduce
harmful
effects
unmanaged
on
families.
Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
52(3)
Published: March 21, 2025
Background:
According
to
the
World
Health
Organization,
cesarean
section
(CS)
rate
is
alarmingly
high.
As
such,
it
urgent
reduce
of
CS.
In
this
meta-analysis,
we
aimed
examine
effects
prenatal
exercise
on
delivery
outcomes.
Methods:
A
search
was
carried
out
in
databases
including
PubMed,
ProQuest,
Scopus,
China
National
Knowledge
Infrastructure
(CNKI),
Wanfang,
and
Weipu,
from
January
1,
2020
August
27,
2024.
Two
reviewers
independently
assessed
articles
for
quality
risk
bias
using
Cochrane
handbook.
The
statistical
heterogeneity
determined
Cochran’s
Q
test
Higgins’
I2
coefficient.
Results:
Of
243
reviewed
articles,
11
were
included
review,
which
contained
2553
pregnant
women.
results
meta-analysis
showed
that
there
a
difference
CS
between
group
non-prenatal
(p
<
0.05).
There
also
differences
experimental
control
group,
with
aerobic
combined
childbirth
training
Conclusions:
Prenatal
during
pregnancy
related
effective
reducing
CS,
reduced
increased
natural
delivery.
BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: April 25, 2025
Postpartum
depression
and
anxiety
are
common
problems
in
primiparous
women,
which
can
negatively
affect
Maternal-infant
bonding
lead
to
sexual
disorders.
It's
important
prevent
treat
these
issues,
especially
since
medication
options
during
breastfeeding
may
be
limited.
Our
study
aimed
investigate
the
effect
of
curcumin,
a
natural
substance
known
for
its
beneficial
properties,
on
postpartum
women.
A
randomized
controlled
clinical
trial
was
conducted
96
women
Tabriz
City.
Participants
were
randomly
assigned
either
intervention
group
(n
=
48)
or
control
using
random
block
method.
The
received
curcumin
capsules
with
dose
500
mg,
while
placebo
same
once
daily
eight
weeks.
Data
collected
Edinburgh
Postnatal
Depression
Scale
(EPDS)
postpartum-specific
Anxiety
research
short-form
(PSAS-RSF)
questionnaires.
After
intervention,
mean
score
(mean
difference:
-2.5;
95%
confidence
interval:
-3.3
-1.7;
P
<
0.001)
(Mean
-1.4;
-2.1
-0.7;
significantly
lower
than
group.
It
seems
that
improve
mental
health
quality
life
due
efficacy
reducing
depression,
easy
accessibility,
cost-effectiveness.