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Childbirth satisfaction and feeling physically well after delivery significantly reduce the risk of postpartum depression (PPD). Support from a partner or doula enhances birth satisfaction, crucial for maternal mental health.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Obstetrics
  • Perinatal Mental Health

Background:

  • Postpartum depression (PPD) affects 13-19% of women in Europe, with up to 300,000 Russian women affected annually.
  • A significant gap exists in psychological support for women during childbirth in Russia.

Purpose of the Study:

  • This study is the first to investigate the link between childbirth experience and PPD risk in Russia.
  • To understand how birth satisfaction and postpartum well-being influence PPD.

Main Methods:

  • Data collected from 190 Russian-speaking mothers (ages 19-46) two months postpartum.
  • Assessed birth satisfaction, physical well-being, and PPD risk.

Main Results:

  • Higher birth satisfaction and better physical well-being at two months postpartum were linked to lower PPD risk.
  • Birth satisfaction correlated negatively with perceived labor severity/unpredictability and positively with physical well-being.
  • Having a partner or a personal midwife/doula during birth was associated with greater birth satisfaction.

Conclusions:

  • Childbirth satisfaction is a key factor in mitigating PPD risk.
  • Individual professional support during labor is vital for improving maternal mental health outcomes.