Postpartum Depression after Vaginal Delivery and Emergency Cesarean Section(CS) in Primigravida Women

Abstract

Introduction: Postpartum depression is a common mood disorder in the reproductive periods of women which can have negative effects on the mental health of the family and cognitive and emotional development of the baby. Therefore, diagnosing effective factors is important for preventting postpartum depression. The purpose of this study was to compare the postpartum depression after vaginal delivery and emergency CS in primigravida women in the Hospital of Gonabad in 2003.