Determining the Occurrence of Postpartum Depression in Southern Part of Kerala

Author(s)	Jomol Mathew, Bevan Abraham, Riya Thomas, Surya Soman, Philip Jacob
Country	India
Abstract	Background: Pregnancy and childbirth represent pivotal moments in a woman's life, often accompanied by mental health challenges during both the prenatal and postpartum periods. The emergence of mental health issues during these phases can significantly impact a woman's well-being. Postpartum depression (PPD) stands out as a prevalent complication, affecting approximately 10–22% of women in their childbearing years. Objective: To assess the prevalence of postpartum depression in the southern part of Kerala.
Keywords	Postpartum Depression (PD), Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS), Anxiety, Baby blues, Postpartum women.
Field	Medical / Pharmacy
Published In	Volume 6, Issue 4, July-August 2024
Published On	2024-08-26
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i04.26539
Short DOI	https://doi.org/gt8gzd

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