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WITHDRAWN: Caregiver support for postpartum depression.

K K Ray, E D Hodnett

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    |July 20, 2007
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    Summary

    Professional and social support interventions show promise in treating postpartum depression. These interventions may reduce depressive symptoms in mothers within six months after childbirth.

    Area of Science:

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

    Background:

    • Supportive relationships during the perinatal period can improve maternal well-being.
    • Postpartum support demonstrates benefits, potentially aiding mothers with postpartum depression.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effectiveness of professional and 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 women with depression within six months of birth.
    • Assessed trial quality and extracted data, contacting authors for further information.

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    Main Results:

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

    Conclusions:

    • Professional and/or social support may aid in treating postpartum depression.
    • Further research is needed to identify the most effective models of support.