Aims and objectives To report changes in the prevalence of depression and the level of
social support at three different time points in the perinatal period (late pregnancy, 1 week …

Purpose Lack of social support is considered a potential risk factor for postnatal depression
but limited longitudinal evidence is available. Pregnancy, when women have increased …

Although the association between social support and postpartum depression has been
previously investigated, its causal relationship remains unclear. Therefore, we examined …

Background Postpartum depression was associated with maternal suffering and diminished
functioning, increased risk of marital conflict as well as adverse child outcomes. Perceived …

Background A lack of social support has consistently been demonstrated to be an important
modifiable risk factor for postpartum depression. As such, a greater understanding of specific …

Background: Few investigators have evaluated the association between early pregnancy
social support and depression; however, increased social support may improve mental …

Background Prevalence of postpartum depression is estimated to be about 10–15%
worldwide. Many risk factors are supposed to play a role leading a new mother to maternal …

Background Postpartum depression (PPD) is a mood disorder that affects 10–20 percent of
women, and can begin any time during first year after delivery lasting for months. Social …

Background Low social support is consistently associated with postpartum depression.
Previous studies do not always control for previous mental health and do not consider what …

Background: Inadequate social support is an important determinant of postpartum
depression (PPD). Social support for pregnant women consists of supports from various …