Substance use during pregnancy and risk of postpartum depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Postpartum depression (PPD) is a prevalent mental health condition affecting women globally within the first year following childbirth. Substance use during pregnancy has been associated with an increased risk of developing PPD, but the evidence remains inconclusive. This meta-analysis aims to comprehensively assess the effects of different substances on PPD risk, exploring potential modifiers and confounding factors.

Objectives

To examine the proportion of PPD among substance users during pregnancy, compared to non-users, and investigate the specific risk associated with different substances (tobacco, alcohol, and non-specified substance use/multiple substance use).

Methods

A systematic literature search was conducted from inception to November 2022 usin

SUBMITTER: Pacho M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10666188 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature