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Symptoms of Postpartum Depression and Breastfeeding
Abstract
Despite important health benefits, the presence of depressive symptoms may decrease the prevalence of breastfeeding. The current study assessed the relationship between depressive symptoms and breastfeeding at 6 and 12 weeks postpartum. Participants were recruited from a cohort completing a clinical trial of calcium for prevention of preeclampsia. At 6 weeks postpartum, the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) was completed by mail. At 12 weeks postpartum, the EPDS was completed at an outpatient visit. There was an inverse relationship between depressive symptoms and breastfeeding at 6 weeks postpartum (P<.001) but not at 12 weeks. This relationship persisted even after controlling for prior history of depression, increased life stress, and current psychoactive medication. The results suggest that depressive symptoms early in the postpartum period may lower the prevalence of breastfeeding.
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“Hatton et al.65 showed conflicting results; they reported a significant inverse relationship between depressive symptoms and breastfeeding at 6 weeks postpartum, but not at 12 weeks.”
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“Hatton et al.65 showed conflicting results; they reported a significant inverse relationship between depressive symptoms and breastfeeding at 6 weeks postpartum, but not at 12 weeks.”
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Metadata
- Authors
- Hatton, D. C., Harrison-Hohner, J., Coste, S., Dorato, V., Curet, L. B., & McCarron, D. A.
- Affiliations
- Oregon Health & Science University (US)
- University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center (US)
- ORCID
- McCarron, David A.
- Venue
- Journal of Human Lactation
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications
- Published
- 2005-11
- Volume
- 21
- Issue
- 4
- Pages
- 444-449
- ISSN
- 0890-3344 (ISSN-L)
- 1552-5732
- OpenAlex
- W2014371738
- Cited by
- 167
- References
- 32
- Citations by year
- 2026: 1 · 2025: 3 · 2024: 5 · 2023: 8 · 2022: 3 · 2021: 11 · 2020: 7 · 2019: 5 · 2018: 8 · 2017: 9 · 2016: 13 · 2015: 8 · 2014: 9 · 2013: 16 · 2012: 7
- FWCI
- 6.21
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Journal of Human Lactation (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Funders
- National Institutes of Health (5r21mh063242-03)
- National Institute of Mental Health (1R21MH63242)
- National Center for Research Resources (M01RR000334, 5M01 RR00334)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Obstetrics and Gynecology › Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Keywords
- postpartum depression, depressive symptoms, breastfeeding, postpartum period, Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, calcium supplementation, preeclampsia prevention, life events, psychotropic drugs
- MeSH terms
- Adult, Antidepressive Agents, Breast Feeding, Calcium, Female, Humans, Infant, Infant, Newborn, Pre-Eclampsia, Pregnancy, Time Factors, Prevalence, Depression, Postpartum
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