COMPARISON OF POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION IN C-SECTION AND NORMAL DELIVERY WITH RESPECT TO DIFFERENT AGE GROUPS IN RAWALPINDI AND ISLAMABAD HOSPITALS

Abstract

Background: Postpartum depression is also a common psychological complication that impacts a mother's mental condition and her adaptation to the new changes in her life following childbirth, rendering the postpartum period vulnerable for mothers both physically and mentally.

Objective: To compare the severity of Postpartum Depression (PPD) between women who had C- Section and those who had Spontaneous Vaginal Delivery (SVD).

Methodology: It is an observational cross-sectional study in which the data was collected from the gynecology and obstetrics OPD through the Edinburgh Postpartum Depression scale. The questionnaire consists of 10 questions and women are asked to answer each question in terms of the past seven days. The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) is a screening tool that was employed to find pregnant and postpartum women who may be depressed.

Results: This study showed risks of developing postpartum depression with cesarean section vs normal delivery. The risk of PPD depends upon the mode of delivery.

Conclusion: Mode of delivery constitutes a high-risk group for postpartum depression. The risk of PPD is higher in the C-section than in normal delivery. We have to need intensive monitoring.