Objectives Estimates of depression prevalence in pregnancy and postpartum are based on
the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) more than on any other method. We …

Previous findings on peripartum anxiety are inconsistent in respect to the prevalence and
course of peripartum anxiety with comorbidity of depression. Our aim was threefold:(1) to …

Background: Postpartum depression is a psychiatric disorder that starts from the second to
the sixth week after birth. Breastfeeding is considered a protective factor for postpartum …

Background There is some evidence posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following
childbirth may impact on the mother-infant bond. However, the evidence is inconsistent over …

Objective: City Birth Trauma Scale is a recently developed scale specifically designed for
evaluation of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following childbirth based on the DSM–5 …

Background: There is a lack of studies that examine the complex relationship between
parental mental health, parental sensitivity and responsiveness, and parent-infant bonding …

Background Mother-infant bonding is the early emotional connection between mother and
infant. It is affected by some aspects of maternal mental health, infant temperament, and the …

Objective: The Maternal Mental Health in Canada, 2018/2019, survey reported that 18% of
7,085 mothers who recently gave birth reported “feelings consistent with postpartum …

Studies show that a woman's dissatisfaction with her birth experience may affect her well‐
being. This study aimed to examine:(1) the birth satisfaction in Croatian women and …

Background Following childbirth, a vast number of women experience some degree of mood
swings, while some experience symptoms of postpartum posttraumatic stress disorder. Aim …