Association between the use of epidural analgesia during labour and incidence of postpartum depression.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Postpartum depression is a significant episode of depression beginning after giving birth. The prevalence of postpartum depression is approximately 20% in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Epidural analgesia is the gold standard for labour pain management. Conflicting results exist regarding the association between postpartum depression and epidural analgesia use during labour. Accordingly, this study assessed the association between epidural analgesia use and postpartum depression incidence.

Methods

A prospective observational study of 170 mothers was conducted, with surveys administered after labour and at six weeks postpartum. Surveys included the following: mothers' demographics, obstetric history, postpartum depression (Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale), and pain s

SUBMITTER: Ahmad HMY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10617733 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature