Predictors of postpartum depression among an obstetric population in South-Western Nigeria

Conclusion: There was a positive association between the antenatal EPDS and postnatal EPDS scores. Screening for maternal depression should be considered in prenatal period. Further studies are necessary to explore the novel finding of predictive role of puerperal sepsis in PPD.PMID:33641549 | DOI:10.1080/02646838.2021.1886259
Source: Journal of Reproductive and Infant Psychology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Source Type: research