Postnatal Depression Beyond 12 Months: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Traditionally, postnatal depression (PND) has been considered as depression in the first year after giving birth, although it has been argued that the 12-month cut-off may be somewhat arbitrary. Specialist perinatal mental health services in England have recently been extended to include women in their second year postpartum; however, there is no good estimate for the prevalence of PND beyond the first year. This review aimed to obtain the best estimate of the prevalence of PND in the second postpartum year. Eligible studies were those that assessed PND and provided a point prevalence using a validated screening tool or clinical diagnosis at least once beyond the first 12 months in women over the age of 18 years in any country. Studies were excluded if they only included women who were alr

SUBMITTER: Hellyer E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11889294 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature