The risk factors for postpartum depression: A population-based study

18 Jan 2017Michael E. Silverman, Abraham Reichenberg, David A. Savitz, Sven Cnattingius, Paul Lichtenstein, Christina M. Hultman, Henrik Larsson, Sven Sandin.

The risk of Postpartum depression (PPD) was more than 20 times higher for women with a depression history, compared to women without. Gestational diabetes was independently associated with a modestly increased PPD risk. Maternal depression history also had a modifying effect on pre- and perinatal PPD risk factors.

Cross-section study
7 effects
11 years

Reported Outcomes

DeterminantsOutcomeDetails

Preterm Delivery Maternity outcome
Preterm Delivery
Maternity system

Post-partum depression Maternity outcome
Minor increase risk of Post-partum depression
Maternity system

Moderate evidence
25.0%

Diabetes Lymphatic outcome
Diabetes
Lymphatic system

Post-partum depression Maternity outcome
Minor increase risk of Post-partum depression
Maternity system

Moderate evidence
49.0%

Type 2 Diabetes Lymphatic outcome
Type 2 Diabetes
Lymphatic system

Post-partum depression Maternity outcome
Minor increase risk of Post-partum depression
Maternity system

Moderate evidence
49.0%

Depression Brain outcome
Depression
Brain system

Post-partum depression Maternity outcome
Minor increase risk of Post-partum depression
Maternity system

Moderate evidence
49.0%

Gestational diabetes Maternity outcome
Gestational diabetes
Maternity system

Post-partum depression Maternity outcome
Increased risk of Post-partum depression
Maternity system

High evidence
70.0%

Young maternal age Selfcare risk & protective factor
Risk Factor Young maternal age
Selfcare

Post-partum depression Maternity outcome
Increased risk of Post-partum depression
Maternity system

Moderate evidence
114.0%

Caesarean delivery Maternity outcome
Caesarean delivery
Maternity system

Post-partum depression Maternity outcome
Minor increase risk of Post-partum depression
Maternity system

Moderate evidence
64.0%