Examine Database: Postpartum Depression Symptoms
| Intervention | Grade | Effect | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish Oil | D | ||
| Cognitive Behavioral Therapy | A | ||
| Light Therapy | D | ||
| Docosahexaenoic Acid |
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Can vitamin D levels affect depression during pregnancy?
In this meta-analysis of 7 cohort studies and 6 case-control studies, pregnant participants with lower vitamin D levels were more likely to have depression during pregnancy and after giving birth.
Can bright light therapy alleviate perinatal depression?
Exercise may reduce anxiety, depression, and fatigue in women who are pregnant or postpartum
Mindfulness-based interventions can reduce postpartum depression symptoms
The effect of mindfulness-based interventions on depression during pregnancy
Examine Database References
- Fish Oil - Llorente AM, Jensen CL, Voigt RG, Fraley JK, Berretta MC, Heird WCEffect of maternal docosahexaenoic acid supplementation on postpartum depression and information processingAm J Obstet Gynecol.(2003 May)
- Fish Oil - Juliana Dos Santos Vaz, Dayana Rodrigues Farias, Amanda Rodrigues Amorim Adegboye, Antonio Egidio Nardi, Gilberto KacOmega-3 supplementation from pregnancy to postpartum to prevent depressive symptoms: a randomized placebo-controlled trialBMC Pregnancy Childbirth.(2017 Jun 9)
- Fish Oil - Su KP, Huang SY, Chiu TH, Huang KC, Huang CL, Chang HC, Pariante CMOmega-3 fatty acids for major depressive disorder during pregnancy: results from a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trialJ Clin Psychiatry.(2008 Apr)
- Fish Oil - Rees AM, Austin MP, Parker GBOmega-3 fatty acids as a treatment for perinatal depression: randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trialAust N Z J Psychiatry.(2008 Mar)
- Fish Oil - Doornbos B, van Goor SA, Dijck-Brouwer DA, Schaafsma A, Korf J, Muskiet FASupplementation of a low dose of DHA or DHA+AA does not prevent peripartum depressive symptoms in a small population based sampleProg Neuropsychopharmacol Biol Psychiatry.(2009 Feb 1)
- Fish Oil - Suradom C, Suttajit S, Oon-Arom A, Maneeton B, Srisurapanont MOmega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid (n-3 PUFA) supplementation for prevention and treatment of perinatal depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized-controlled trials.Nord J Psychiatry.(2020 Nov 15)
- Docosahexaenoic Acid - Makrides M, Gibson RA, McPhee AJ, Yelland L, Quinlivan J, Ryan P; DOMInO Investigative TeamEffect of DHA supplementation during pregnancy on maternal depression and neurodevelopment of young children: a randomized controlled trialJAMA.(2010 Oct 20)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - Feng S, Dai B, Li H, Fu H, Zhou YEfficacy of cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia in the perinatal period: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Sleep Biol Rhythms.(2024 Apr)
- Light Therapy - Du L, Zeng J, Yu H, Chen B, Deng W, Li TEfficacy of bright light therapy improves outcomes of perinatal depression: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Psychiatry Res.(2025 Feb)