Analysis of independent risk factors for postpartum depression in elderly primiparas and the effects of mindfulness-based psychological intervention.
American journal of translational research January 1, 2024 Baihong Wu, Nan Wang, Lili Hu et al. 1 citation
Advanced maternal age, higher education level, pregnancy complications, and a lower newborn Apgar score are independent risk factors for postpartum depression in elderly primiparas. A retrospective analysis of 75 women with postpartum depression found that those who received mindfulness-based psychological intervention, in addition to routine care, showed significantly greater improvements in self-efficacy, reductions in depression and anxiety scores, and better sleep quality compared to those receiving routine care alone. Progesterone levels also decreased more in the intervention group. The findings suggest that mindfulness-based intervention benefits emotional well-being and sleep quality in this population.