Journal article
Maternal postpartum depression: risk factors, impacts, and interventions for the NICU and beyond
Current opinion in pediatrics, v 33(3), pp 331-341
01 Jun 2021
PMID: 33797463
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Abstract
Purpose of review Postpartum depression (PPD) negatively impacts caregivers, infants, siblings, and entire families. Mothers with infants admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) face additional risk for PPD, coupled with risk factors extending beyond a NICU admision. The novelty of this review is the focus on maternal PPD for mothers with infants admitted to the NICU. Interventions aimed at limiting and preventing PPD in this population include: prenatal and postpartum depression screening, PPD symptom awareness and monitoring, and trauma-informed care. Recent findings PPD, the most frequent complication of childbirth, affects approximately 10-15% of mothers worldwide. Prevalence rates increase to 40% for mothers whose infant is admitted to the NICU. PPD can affect maternal and child health across the life course and predispose future generations to a myriad of developmental, psychosocial, and physical challenges. Prevalence rates are higher for racial and ethnic minorities, immigrant and refugee populations, and mothers in rural locations. Trauma-informed care is suggested at individual and organizational levels, leading to better care for those with and without previous trauma exposure. Increasing PPD symptom awareness, screening for PPD, and connecting to resources should begin during prenatal visits. Care teams should discuss barriers to obtaining resources for mothers, children, and families to improve access and support.
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- Title
- Maternal postpartum depression: risk factors, impacts, and interventions for the NICU and beyond
- Creators
- Samuel M. Shovers - University of PennsylvaniaSara S. Bachman - University of PennsylvaniaLeah Popek - Drexel UniversityRenee M. Turchi - Drexel University
- Publication Details
- Current opinion in pediatrics, v 33(3), pp 331-341
- Publisher
- Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
- Number of pages
- 11
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Community Health and Prevention
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000662032800011
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85106068677
- Other Identifier
- 991019168852304721
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- Domestic collaboration
- Web of Science research areas
- Pediatrics