Evaluation of postpartum depression and neonatal Apgar score in normal delivery with analgesia and normal delivery without analgesia

Postpartum depression is a mood disorder that depends on several factors and weakens the mother-child relationship, has a negative impact on mental health, quality of married life and family members. The aim of this study was to achieve postpartum depression and neonatal Apgar score in normal delivery with and without pain.

The method of the present study is quantitative and applied, using the method of correlation and structural equations. In terms of time, this study was conducted in the spring of 1400, and during this study, 120 women who referred to health centers in Qom who had passed one month to forty days after delivery were examined. The research instruments were Edinburgh Depression Inventory and Demographic Information. Spss-25 software was used for analysis and Smart Pls was used for path analysis.

The mean and standard deviation of depression in this sample was 12.7. 7.05. Moderate to moderate postpartum depression was reported. Neonatal Apgar score, neonatal sex, normal delivery with and without analgesia do not play a significant role in depression.

In order to prevent this disorder, it is recommended to implement educational and support programs for mothers and wives during pregnancy and after delivery, and to prevent the complications of this disorder by timely referral of mothers.