Maternity blues: a risk factor for anhedonia, anxiety, and depression components of Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale

Background: Women undergo adaptive physical and psychological changes during pregnancy, which make them vulnerable to psychological disorders. Methods: This study used a prospective observational design and included concurrent validation analysis of the 16-item Maternity Blues Scale (MBS) Dutch vers...

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Published in:The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine 2020-12, Vol.33 (23), p.3962-3968
Main Authors: Zanardo, Vincenzo, Volpe, Francesca, de Luca, Federico, Giliberti, Lara, Giustardi, Arturo, Parotto, Matteo, Straface, Gianluca, Soldera, Gino
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Language:English
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Anhedonia
anxiety
depression
maternity blues
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Summary:Background: Women undergo adaptive physical and psychological changes during pregnancy, which make them vulnerable to psychological disorders. Methods: This study used a prospective observational design and included concurrent validation analysis of the 16-item Maternity Blues Scale (MBS) Dutch version to determine the direction and magnitude on the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) symptoms, including three factors, anhedonia, anxiety, and depression in 320 puerperae early after childbirth. Results: We found a statistically significant correlation between MBS and EPDS global scores (0.22, p 
ISSN:1476-7058
1476-4954
DOI:10.1080/14767058.2019.1593363