Ketamine for Postpartum Depression: A Systematic Review
Research Posters May 2, 2024 Jaylyn Thompson, David F. Lo, Alexis Foschini et al.
A review of eight randomized controlled trials examined whether ketamine given during cesarean section can reduce postpartum depression. The evidence suggests ketamine may help prevent or lessen postpartum depression symptoms after C-section, though some studies found no significant effects. More research is needed to determine optimal dosing and to clarify the causal relationship between ketamine and postpartum depression in this context.