Associations between maternal birth complications and postpartum depressive symptoms: A systematic narrative review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Nearly half of people report birth-related complications, which is thought to be a risk factor for postpartum depression (PPD).

Objectives

The goal of this systematic narrative review and meta-analysis was to provide an updated examination of the literature linking specific maternal birth complications and PPD.

Design

A systematic review was conducted focused on studies examining associations between specific maternal birth complications and PPD symptoms/and or diagnoses, along with meta-analyses to quantify the magnitude of associations for specific experiences. The review protocol was not pre-registered.

Methods

Searches were completed using PsycINFO and PubMed databases. We used four eligibility criteria: (a) article available in English, (b) stud

SUBMITTER: Cardenas EF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11869314 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature