Association Of Maternal Stressors During Pregnancy With Postpartum Depression (PPD), A Cross-Sectional Analytical Study

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Cross-sectional analytical study shows maternal stress is linked to postpartum depression, indicating the need for early intervention.

Postpartum depression risk increases significantly with higher maternal stress during pregnancy.
Approximately 63.3% of mothers reported mild stress, while 32.6% experienced moderate anxiety.
Stressors like inflation, spousal issues, and abuse significantly impacted stress levels in pregnant women.
Identifying and addressing prenatal stressors could mitigate risks associated with postpartum depression.

Bilal et al. (2025) studied this question.

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