This review aims to examine the prevalence and incidence of postpartum depression among
healthy mothers without prior history of depression including postpartum depression and …

Postpartum depression (PPD) is a widespread mental health problem and one of the prime
causes of maternal suffering and ill health. On a global level, the prevalence of the disorder …

Background The prevalence of postpartum depression worldwide varies from 0.5% to 60.8%
in the first 12 months postpartum using self-reported questionnaire. This review aims to …

In spite of high levels of poverty in low and middle income countries (LMIC), and the high
burden posed by common mental disorders (CMD), it is only in the last two decades that …

Background and Objectives: During pregnancy and the postnatal period many changes
occur in a woman's body, both in mental and physical spheres. The birth of a child and a …

Downloaded from high-income world for a number of reasons. Postnatal depression (PND)
is common, with prevalence rates estimated at around 7–13% in high-income countries. 2 …

Background Depression is one of the most common postpartum mental disorders. Many
sociodemographic and individuals risk factors are associated with maternal depression but …

Accumulating evidence suggests that pregnancy does not protect women from mental
illness. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence, sociodemographic correlates …

Introduction: Prevalence rates of postpartum depression (PPD) vary widely, depending on
the methodological parameters used in studies: differences in study populations, diagnostic …

It is a well known fact that postpartum depression (PPD) is a global phenomenon that
women may experience, regardless of cultural identity and beliefs. This literature review …