Labor Epidural Analgesia and Postpartum Depression
Journal: Archives of Depression and Anxiety (Vol.2, No. 2)Publication Date: 2016-11-14
Authors : Catherine D Tobin Sylvia H Wilson Latha Hebbar Laura L Roberts Bethany J Wolf; Constance Guille;
Page : 044-046
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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.
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