Stolen motherhood-case study of postpartum depression

Gerhant, Aneta; Olajossy, Marcin; Kalińska, A.; Miernicka, Agata

doi:10.1515/cpp-2016-0016

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“…However, researchers are increasingly interested in the influence of cortisol levels in breast milk on the offspring phenotype [7,8]. Dettmer et al [33] believe that already during pregnancy, the mother's body sends physiological signals to the developing foetus, which affects the baby's behavioural profile adapted to the environment in which it will grow up. When feeding natural milk, mothers may continue to transmit information to their baby using the biological components of the milk, including cortisol [34].…”

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“…Each group consisted of 25 respondents. The first group (n = 25) were women who gave birth before 32 weeks of gestation (TC <32), the second group gave birth between 33-36 weeks of pregnancy (TC [33][34][35][36]. The third group consisted of respondents who gave birth after 37 weeks of pregnancy (TC> 37).…”

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Analysis of cortisol levels in breast milk and blood serum in women with symptoms of postpartum depression

Dombrowska-Pali¹,

Chrustek²,

Gebuza³

et al. 2022

Med Og Nauk Zdr.

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Introduction andObjective. Scientific studies report that the risk of symptoms of postpartum depression (PPD) can significantly reduce breastfeeding time. It has not yet been shown whether there is a difference in cortisol levels in breast milk and serum cortisol levels in women at risk of PPD but without symptoms. The aim of the study was assessment of the levels of cortisol in breast milk and levels of serum cortisol in women at risk of PPD four weeks after birth. Materials and method. The study included 75 women who were recruited at a University Hospital and via social media. The proper study was conducted in the fourth week after delivery. The research tool used was The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS). Assessment of cortisol levels in breast milk was performed with the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay CORTISOL saliva ELISA DiaMetra. Blood analysis was conducted in an ALAB Laboratory, one of a nationwide network of specialis laboratories. Results. The prevalence of the risk of PPD symptoms in the study sample was estimated at 28% in EPDS. The risk of PPD symptoms does not differentiate between cortisol levels in breast milk and serum cortisol levels (p>0.05). A correlation was shown between the level of cortisol in breast milk and in the blood serum of the study sample (p<0.03). Conclusions. The study indicates that the risk of PPD symptoms does not differentiate between serum cortisol levels and cortisol levels in breast milk. The level of cortisol in breast milk reflects the level of cortisol in the blood serum of the subjects.

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