Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Prevalence of the Maternity Blues in the Postpartum Period

Keikhaie, Khadije Rezaie; Arbabshastan, Mohammad Edris; Rafiemanesh, Hosein; Amirshahi, Mehrbanoo; Ostadkelayeh, Shokoufeh Mogharabi; Arbabisarjou, Azizollah

doi:10.1016/j.jogn.2020.01.001

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“…Research on postpartum women has identified a wide range of clinical conditions that may impact on their well-being following childbirth: from the more common baby blues, that is a physiological and transitory condition (Rezaie-Keikhaie et al, 2020), to more severe conditions, such as anxiety and mood disorders, puerperal psychosis, and post-traumatic stress disorder (Paulson and Bazemore, 2010;Meltzer-Brody et al, 2017;Mohamied, 2019;Pellowski et al, 2019). Specifically, the prevalence of anxiety spectrum disorders has been found to be around 10% (15% for anxiety symptoms) (Dennis et al, 2017), whilst depressive symptoms have been reported in 10-22% of mothers, depending on the different cut-off scores used in the studies (Zaers et al, 2008;Pampaka et al, 2018;Sunnqvist et al, 2018).…”

Section: Psychological Well-being Of Postpartum Womenmentioning

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Motherhood in the Time of Coronavirus: The Impact of the Pandemic Emergency on Expectant and Postpartum Women’s Psychological Well-Being

2020

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The birth of a child is a critical and potentially stressful experience for women, entailing several changes both at the individual and interpersonal level. This event can lead to different forms of distress, ranging in intensity and duration. Many studies highlighted medical, psychological, and social variables as risk factors potentially influencing the onset or aggravation of perinatal maternal conditions. The current pandemic emergency and the restrictive measures adopted by local governments to prevent the spread of the coronavirus infection may negatively affect mothers-to-be and new mothers potentially increasing the likelihood of anxiety, depressive or post-traumatic symptoms to develop. Moreover, the forced quarantine combined with the limited access to professional or family support may increase feelings of fatigue and isolation. The present study aims to investigate women's psychological well-being during pregnancy and in the first months after childbirth, integrating the evaluation of some traditionally studied variables with the specificities of the current situation. 575 Italian women have been administered an online self-report questionnaire assessing the presence of anxiety disorders, depressive and post-traumatic symptoms as well as the expectations toward childbirth (for mothersto-be) or the subjective experience of childbirth (for postpartum women). Findings revealed a higher percentage of women than that reported in the literature scored above the clinical cutoff both during pregnancy and postpartum on a series of measures of psychological well-being, thus demonstrating that this period was perceived as particularly challenging and stressful and had significant impact on the women's wellbeing. Moreover, some socio-demographic, medical, and pandemic-related variables, especially the lack of presence and support from one's partner during labor and delivery as well as in the first days postpartum was found to predict women's mental health. These findings suggest the need for developing specific interventions targeted at women who cannot benefit from the support of their partners or family.

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Section: Psychological Well-being Of Postpartum Womenmentioning

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Motherhood in the Time of Coronavirus: The Impact of the Pandemic Emergency on Expectant and Postpartum Women’s Psychological Well-Being

2020

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“…Cognitive-behavioral therapy focuses on changing maladaptive thought patterns, behaviors, or both, to produce positive changes in emotional states. Meanwhile, interpersonal therapy is mood therapy for interpersonal relationships and focuses on improving relationships to help with the transition of a woman's role into a new parent (Rezaie-Keikhaie et al, 2020).…”

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The Effect of Bounding Attachment in Maternal Postpartum Blues Madura Ethnic

Ristanti

Masita

2020

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Postpartum blues is a transient state of increased emotional reactivity experienced by half of postpartum mothers within one week after delivery. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of bounding attachment in postpartum blues mothers. This type of research is a descriptive analytic study with a cross sectional design. Sampling using the rule of thumb sampling technique, can be used as respondents using the screening questionnaire EPDS and PBQ questionnaire. There is a relationship between bounding attachment and postpartum blues with a P value of 0.29, so it can be assumed that the postpartum blues influences the bounding attachment. It is hoped that the results of this study will become a source of reference in the development of midwifery science to improve the quality of midwifery care, especially for maternal midwifery services with postpartum blues.

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“…18 A particularly common Condition that requires differentiation from PND is socalled "postnatal blues" (also called "baby blues" 16 or "maternity blues"). 19 It is characterized by mild mood swings and a transient nature. It usually occurs three to five days after giving birth.…”

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“…al, taking into account the results of 26 studies, estimated that the prevalence of maternity blueas ranges from 13.7% to even 76.0% and depends on the country income. 19 In addition, a prospective study by Zanardo et al Found an association between a high Maternity Blues Scale (MBS) score and the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) score (r = 0.22, p <0.001). 21 PND also requires differentiation with postpartum psychosis, which is much rarer than maternity blues.…”

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The influence of perinatal and postpartum depression on child development and its functioning in adult life

Szarpak

Bator

Wójcik

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J Educ Health Sport

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Introduction and purpose: During pregnancy, the physiology of the mother's organism undergoes many changes, and this also applies to the sphere of mental health. Difficulties in adapting to the new situation, metabolic, genetic and environmental factors may predispose expectant mothers to develop depression spectrum disorders. The purpose of this study is, based on the available data, to summarize the consequences of maternal depressive disorder development during pregnancy and postpartum. Brief description of the state of knowledge: The development of mental disorders by a pregnant woman has a documented negative impact on the course of pregnancy and on the maturation of the fetus. The consequences of excessive stress, anxiety and depression during pregnancy include, among others, an increased risk of premature birth, abnormalities in the development of the nervous system of the fetus, and difficulties in acquiring speech skills in the future life. In mothers, perinatal depression increases the risk of severe psychosis or substance abuse such as alcohol and drugs. Conclusions: A number of serious complications, both for a woman and a child, related to the occurrence of mental disorders during pregnancy, prompts to focus on the problem of appropriate care for future mothers, not only in physical terms. An important issue is the standardization of diagnostic procedures and the dissemination of screening tests for maternity depression.

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Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Prevalence of the Maternity Blues in the Postpartum Period

Cited by 73 publications

References 48 publications

Motherhood in the Time of Coronavirus: The Impact of the Pandemic Emergency on Expectant and Postpartum Women’s Psychological Well-Being

Motherhood in the Time of Coronavirus: The Impact of the Pandemic Emergency on Expectant and Postpartum Women’s Psychological Well-Being

The Effect of Bounding Attachment in Maternal Postpartum Blues Madura Ethnic

The influence of perinatal and postpartum depression on child development and its functioning in adult life

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