The prevalence of postpartum depression among women with physical disabilities: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Pregnant and postpartum mothers with physical disabilities face discrimination in healthcare settings and high rates of maternal and obstetric complications, as well as having higher rates of lifetime depression prior to pregnancy, potentially increasing their likelihood of experiencing postpartum depression (PPD). Some studies have found higher rates of PPD in mothers with physical disabilities than in mothers without physical disabilities, with more disabling symptoms associated with worse PPD systems; however, the literature is sparse and heterogenous. This systematic review and meta-analysis advanced this area of study by evaluating the strength of the association between PPD and physical disability.

Methods

We searched PubMed and PsycInfo, with the primary inclu

SUBMITTER: Pingeton BC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12286748 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature