Risk factors for postpartum depression after cesarean section: a systematic review and meta-analysis
In summary, age, first-time pregnancy status, education level, and antenatal depression and anxiety scores are important risk factors for postpartum depression following cesarean delivery. Identifying and addressing these factors could provide valuable insights for the prevention and management of postpartum depression.
Authors
- Hui Feng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6930-4780)
- Ma Peng
- Yali Yu
Institutions
- North Sichuan Medical University (CN)
- Nanchong Central Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PeerJ
- Published
- 2026-02-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.20550
- Primary Topic
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00