THE ROLE OF PREDICTABILITY OF DELIVERY, AND STRESS AND ANXIETY MANAGEMENT IN SATISFACTION WITH CHILDBIRTH AND POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION
THE ROLE OF PREDICTABILITY OF DELIVERY, AND STRESS AND ANXIETY MANAGEMENT IN SATISFACTION WITH CHILDBIRTH AND POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION

Summary/Abstract: In an online cross-sectional study of 371 Slovenian women, depressive symptoms were assessed using the Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale, and satisfaction with childbirth – including quality of care provision and stress and anxiety management – was measured with the Birth Satisfaction Scale. The prevalence of depression was 27.22% during pregnancy and 21.32% postpartum. Logistic regression identified significant predictors: stress and anxiety management of childbirth (significant in severe depression), a history of a depressive episode and depressive symptoms during pregnancy. More predictable deliveries were associated with higher satisfaction with childbirth. Results emphasize the importance of routine depression screening, support for stress and anxiety management, while predictable deliveries increase satisfaction with childbirth.

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