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Thursday, February 23, 2017

Trends in Symptoms of Postpartum Depression

In the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, CDC provides the percentage of women with symptoms of postpartum depression overall and over time using Pregnancy Risk Assessment
Monitoring System data from 2004, 2008, and 2012.
Postpartum depression is common and associated with adverse infant and maternal outcomes (e.g., lower breastfeeding initiation and duration and poor maternal and infant bonding). Despite the decline in postpartum depression, symptoms remain common, affecting about 1 out of 9 women in 2012. This report highlights the differences in the percentage of women with symptoms of postpartum depression by state and by characteristics. Ongoing monitoring and activities to promote appropriate screening, referral, and treatment are needed to reduce symptoms of postpartum depression among women. 
 Ko JY, Rockhill KM, Tong VT, Morrow B, Farr SL. Trends in Postpartum Depressive Symptoms — 27 States, 2004, 2008, and 2012. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2017;66:153–158.

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