Increased risk of postpartum depression in women with lactational mastitis: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A high incidence of lactational mastitis mainly occurs during the first month of breastfeeding. It may cause severe pain, frustration, fatigue, stress, and breastfeeding concerns. However, few studies investigated the effects of lactational mastitis on postpartum depression. This study investigated the potential association between lactational mastitis and postpartum depression.

Methods

We examined the associations of lactational mastitis with postpartum depression in 1,551 Chinese women. Lactational mastitis was diagnosed by breast specialists. The presence of depression symptoms was evaluated by the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) and Patient Health Questionnaire 9 (PHQ9) at 6 weeks after delivery. Multiple linear regression analysis and multivariabl

SUBMITTER: Shen F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10506305 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature