Labor Epidural Analgesia and Postpartum Depression
Journal Title: Archives of Depression and Anxiety - Year 2016, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
Introduction: Epidural labor analgesia may decrease the risk of postpartum depression (PPD). Methods: In a secondary analysis of a prospective study, the association between epidural utilization and PPD was evaluated using a Fisher’s exact test. PPD was defined as an Edinburgh Postnatal Depression score of > 10 at 6-8 weeks postpartum. Results: 20% (13/65) of women meet criteria for PDD. 24% (n=12/50) of women who received epidural labor analgesia developed PPD, compared to 6.7% (n=1/15) of women who did not receive epidural labor analgesia (P = 0.27). Conclusions: Labor epidural analgesia did not reduce the risk of postpartum depression.
Authors and Affiliations
Tobin Catherine D, Wilson Sylvia H, Hebbar Latha, Roberts Laura L, Wolf Bethany J, Guille Constance
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