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Correlation Between the Baby Blues Syndrome and Postpartum Depression among Mother

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Cross-sectional analysis shows baby blues increases postpartum depression risk in women, suggesting vital screening measures.

Baby blues syndrome greatly raises the risk of postpartum depression, found to affect 38.9% of mothers with baby blues.
Among 178 postpartum women, 95 (53.4%) reported baby blues, and 49 (27.5%) met criteria for postpartum depression.
This cross-sectional study utilized the Kennerley–Gath Maternity Blues Questionnaire and the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale for assessment.
Prompt identification of baby blues may help prevent postpartum depression and improve overall maternal mental health.

Wati et al. (2025) studied this question.

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