Sleep disturbances and depressive symptoms in healthy postpartum women: A pilot study
Journal
Research in Nursing and Health
Journal Volume
314
Journal Issue
323
Pages
314-323
Date Issued
2012
Author(s)
Thomas K.A.
Abstract
In this pilot study we examined the relationship between objective and subjective sleep disturbances and depressive symptoms in 22 healthy primiparous postpartum women within 3 months after delivery. We found that none of the women in our study had clinically significant depression scores on the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale; nonetheless, a variable duration of night-time sleep from night to night during the 7-day monitoring period and reported awakening too early were significantly correlated with increased depressive symptoms. Results suggest that first-time mothers who complain of irregular night-time sleep duration and waking up too early should be screened and evaluated for potential postpartum depressive symptoms. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
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Type
journal article