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  • Evidence-Based Medicine

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  • Postpartum depression (PPD) affects maternal mental health and well-being.
  • Mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) show promise in managing PPD symptoms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the efficacy of MBIs for patients experiencing postpartum depression.
  • To synthesize evidence on MBIs' impact on PPD symptom severity.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature search of PubMed, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library.
  • Meta-analysis of 12 selected studies using RevMan 5.3 software.
  • Quality assessment of included studies and subgroup analysis for optimal intervention parameters.

Main Results:

  • MBIs significantly reduced depression scores compared to conventional therapy, based on EPDS (P<0.00001) and BDI (P<0.00001) scales.
  • Low statistical heterogeneity observed in meta-analysis (EPDS: I²=32%; BDI: I²=0%).
  • Optimal MBI parameters: duration within 4 weeks, sessions ≤60 minutes, and frequency of three times per week.

Conclusions:

  • MBIs are effective in alleviating depression in postpartum women.
  • MBIs support maternal adjustment to postpartum life.
  • Daily mindfulness meditation, particularly 30 minutes, is recommended.