"Depression, Postpartum" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
Depression in POSTPARTUM WOMEN, usually within four weeks after giving birth (PARTURITION). The degree of depression ranges from mild transient depression to neurotic or psychotic depressive disorders. (From DSM-IV, p386)
| Descriptor ID |
D019052
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C13.703.844.253 F03.600.300.350
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| Concept/Terms |
Depression, Postpartum- Depression, Postpartum
- Postnatal Depression
- Depression, Postnatal
- Post-Partum Depression
- Depression, Post-Partum
- Post Partum Depression
- Postpartum Depression
- Post-Natal Depression
- Depression, Post-Natal
- Post Natal Depression
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| 1997 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Depression, Postpartum" by people in Profiles.
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Poddar K, Aboul-Enein BH, Lalakia P, Nandagaon V, Khande A, Angadi S, Belgundkar B, Kelly PJ. Interventions to address postpartum depression in South Asian countries: a scoping review. J Reprod Infant Psychol. 2026 Jan; 44(1):204-227.
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Li RD, Janczewski LM, Eng JS, Foote DC, Wu C, Johnson JK, Easter SR, Kim E, Buyske J, Turner PL, Nasca TJ, Bilimoria KY, Hu YY, Rangel EL. Pregnancy and Parenthood Among US Surgical Residents. JAMA Surg. 2024 10 01; 159(10):1127-1137.
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Kumar A, Khanuja K, Greene N, Goudy F, Green A, Gerolamo A. Mental Health Diagnoses on the Mini International Psychiatric Interview Are Associated With Higher Scores on the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. Nurs Womens Health. 2024 06; 28(3):177-186.
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Rohde JF, Harrison M, Berman T, Flatley C, Okonak K, Cutuli JJ, Hatchimonji D. Associations of COVID-19 Stressors and Postpartum Depression and Anxiety Symptoms in New Mothers. Matern Child Health J. 2023 Oct; 27(10):1846-1854.
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Szajna A, Tekkalaki B, Nandagaon V, Sogalad M, Udapi G, Raddi S, Kelly PJ. Postpartum Depression in India: Perceptions by Key Stakeholders. Issues Ment Health Nurs. 2023 Mar; 44(3):194-199.
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Yeboa NK, Muwanguzi P, Olwit C, Osingada CP, Ngabirano TD. Prevalence and associated factor of postpartum depression among mothers living with HIV at an urban postnatal clinic in Uganda. Womens Health (Lond). 2023 Jan-Dec; 19:17455057231158471.
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Stelson EA, Kulkacek L, Frasso R, Hall M, Guevara JP. Perspectives on Breastfeeding from Mothers with Postpartum Depression Symptoms: A Qualitative Assessment of Antecedents, Barriers, Facilitators, and Intervention Suggestions. Breastfeed Med. 2021 10; 16(10):790-798.
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Holmquist J, Fischl AFR, Niemczyk NA. A Program Evaluation of Behavioral Health Integration in a Freestanding Birth Center. J Perinat Neonatal Nurs. 2021 Jan-Mar 01; 35(1):29-36.
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Chung EK, Gubernick RS, LaNoue M, Abatemarco DJ. Child Abuse and Neglect Risk Assessment: Quality Improvement in a Primary Care Setting. Acad Pediatr. 2019 03; 19(2):227-235.
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Bina R, Barak A, Posmontier B, Glasser S, Cinamon T. Social workers' perceptions of barriers to interpersonal therapy implementation for treating postpartum depression in a primary care setting in Israel. Health Soc Care Community. 2018 01; 26(1):e75-e84.