https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jea/33/5/33_JE20210117/_article

PMC

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10043157

Highlights

• Among 89,954 women, 3.7% and 2.8% had postpartum depression at 1 and 6 months after childbirth, respectively.
• Cesarean section was marginally associated with PPD at 1 month, but not at 6 months.
• The association between cesarean section and PPD at 1 month was evident in women with antenatal psychological distress.
• Women who had antenatal psychological distress and underwent cesarean section may be regarded as a target for monitoring for postpartum depression.

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