Postpartum depression: we know the risks, can it be prevented?

Revista Brasileira de Psiquiatria

Dawn Zinga²  Shauna Dae Phillips¹  Leslie Born¹ 

[1] ,Brock University Department of Child and Youth Studies St. Catharines Ontario ,Canada

关键词: Depression;    postpartum;    Puerperal disorders;    Depression;    Antidepressive agents;    Adaptation;    psychological;    Mother-child relations;    Women's health;    Depressão pós-parto;    Transtornos puerperais;    Depressão;    Antidepressivos;    Adaptação psicológica;    Relações mãe-filho;    Saúde da mulher;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S1516-44462005000600005

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

In the past 20 years, there has been increasing recognition that for some women, pregnancy may be burdened with mood problems, in particular depression, that may impact both mother and child. With identification of risk factors for postpartum depression and a growing knowledge about a biologic vulnerability for mood change following delivery, research has accumulated on attempts to prevent postpartum depression using various psychosocial, psychopharmacologic, and hormonal strategies. The majority of psychosocial and hormonal strategies have shown little effect on postpartum depression. Notwithstanding, results from preliminary trials of interpersonal therapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy, and antidepressants indicate that these strategies may be of benefit. Information on prevention of postpartum depression using dietary supplements is sparse and the available evidence is inconclusive. Although a few studies show promising results, more rigorous trials are required. The abounding negative evidence in the literature indicates that postpartum depression cannot be easily prevented, yet.

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