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  • 1Perinatal Psychiatry Unit, Department of Adult Psychiatry, Lille University Medical Centre, Fontan Hospital, Lille F-59037, France. renaud.jardri@chru-lille.fr

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Childbirth pain is not a reliable predictor of postnatal depression (PND). Midwives may overestimate PND risk, highlighting the need for improved screening education and empathetic care for mothers.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Psychiatry
  • Perinatal Mental Health

Background:

  • Postnatal depression (PND) is a significant complication after childbirth.
  • Early screening by healthcare professionals is crucial for timely intervention.
  • Childbirth pain has been investigated as a potential risk marker for PND.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between postpartum pain and the risk of developing PND.
  • To explore if pain influences midwives' risk estimations for PND.
  • To assess the accuracy of routine clinical PND screenings.

Main Methods:

  • 320 women were assessed postpartum (3-5 days and 8 weeks).
  • Midwives estimated PND risk; pain was measured using the Visual Analogic Scale (VAS).
  • Logistic regression identified risk markers for PND diagnosis at 8 weeks postpartum.

Main Results:

  • No statistical link was found between early postpartum pain and PND diagnosis at 8 weeks.
  • Pain VAS scores were significantly higher in women midwives identified as high-risk for PND.
  • This suggests routine screenings may lead to false-positives.

Conclusions:

  • Physical pain shortly after childbirth does not predict later PND.
  • Midwives' PND risk assessments may be influenced by pain perception, leading to overestimation.
  • Enhanced training for non-psychiatric staff on PND screening and empathetic care is recommended.