A prospective study of maternal postnatal depressive symptoms with infant-feeding practices in a Chinese birth cohort.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The first few weeks after childbirth are critical, as women may encounter lactation problems and postpartum depression during this period. However, it is still unclear whether early breastfeeding behaviours are related to the symptoms of postnatal depression (PND) in Chinese populations. Therefore, the current study aimed to investigate the association between symptoms of PND and infant feeding practices based on a large-scale Chinese cohort.

Methods

A prospective study of the community-based cohort was conducted from January 2015 to December 2016. Infant feeding outcomes, including exclusive/partial breastfeeding and formula feeding, were assessed according to the WHO guidelines. Symptoms of PND were assessed by the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale at 4 weeks

SUBMITTER: Sha T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6819524 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature