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Caregiver support for postpartum depression.

K L Ray1, E D Hodnett

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The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
|November 1, 2001
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Professional and social support interventions show promise in treating postpartum depression. Further research is needed to identify the most effective support models for mothers experiencing depression.

Area of Science:

  • Perinatal mental health
  • Clinical psychology
  • Evidence-based interventions

Background:

  • Supportive relationships during the perinatal period can improve maternal well-being and control.
  • Postpartum support during labor and after birth offers benefits, potentially including for mothers with postpartum depression.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of professional and/or social support interventions for treating postpartum depression.

Main Methods:

  • Searched the Cochrane Pregnancy and Childbirth Group trials register (last search January 2001).
  • Included randomized and quasi-randomized trials comparing additional caregiver support with usual postpartum care for clinically depressed women within six months of childbirth.
  • Assessed trial quality and extracted data, contacting study authors for additional information.

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Main Results:

  • Two studies with 137 women were included, with potential bias noted due to high refusal and loss to follow-up rates.
  • Support interventions for postpartum depression were associated with a significant reduction in depressive symptoms at 25 weeks postpartum (odds ratio 0.34, 95% CI 0.17 to 0.69).

Conclusions:

  • Evidence suggests professional and/or social support may aid in postpartum depression treatment.
  • Further investigation into specific support models is recommended to determine optimal effectiveness.