A Comparison of Postpartum Depression in Mothers Conceived by Assisted Reproductive Technology and Those Naturally Conceived

摘要

It is thought that mothers who conceive via assisted reproductive technology (ART) may be at greaterrisk of postpartum depression (PPD) because of the problems and psychological stresses associated with ART treat-ment. The aim of the present study is to determine the occurrence of PPD among mothers who conceive by ART incomparison with mothers who naturally conceive. The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) was used toassess PPD.