Postpartum Depression: An Emerging Dilemma in Maternal Mental Health

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Postpartum depression (PPD) is a major mental health disorder in approximately 10–20% of mothers worldwide within the first year after childbirth and is recognized as a significant global public health concern. The etiology of PPD is multifactorial and incorporates many things like hormonal fluctuations after delivery, genetic predisposition, previous psychiatric family history, and lack of family as well as social support. In this review, we focused on current information regarding the etiology, risk factors, and clinical features of PPD and how to use early screening and comprehensive care models to lower the long-term negative effects.

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Birth, Genetic variables, Maternal mental health, Postpartum depression.