The effect of perceived social support during early pregnancy on depressive symptoms at 6 weeks postpartum: a prospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Postpartum depression was associated with maternal suffering and diminished functioning, increased risk of marital conflict as well as adverse child outcomes. Perceived social support during pregnancy was associated with postpartum depression among women. However, its causal relationship remains unclear. Therefore, we prospectively evaluate the association between perceived social support during early pregnancy and postpartum depressive symptoms.

Methods

We prospectively examined whether perceived social support during early pregnancy affected depressive symptoms at 6 weeks postpartum in a cohort of 3310 women. Perceived social support and postpartum depression were assessed by ENRICHD Social Support Instrument (ESSI) and the postpartum Edinburgh Postpartum Depres

SUBMITTER: Gan Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6664519 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature