Placentum: Jurnal Ilmiah Kesehatan dan Aplikasinya
Vol 13, No 2 (2025): August

The Efficacy of Diverse Interventions for Postpartum Blues and Postpartum Depression: A Scoping Review

Hafitasari, Nurisna Ummu (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
21 Aug 2025

Abstract

Background: Postpartum blues is a common condition experienced by mothers after childbirth, and can progress to postpartum depression. Various interventions have been proposed to reduce these symptoms, but their effectiveness varies. Objectives: This review aims to explore the effectiveness of various interventions in reducing symptoms of postpartum blues and postpartum depression. Methods: This study followed a scoping review method based on PRISMA, with literature searches from major databases such as PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Scopus. Articles that met the inclusion criteria from 2020-2024 were analyzed using a descriptive approach. Results: Thirteen studies were identified. Non-pharmacological interventions, including Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, app-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and auricular acupressure, demonstrated a significant reduction in postpartum depression symptoms. For instance, a study on auricular acupressure showed a very large effect in reducing postpartum blues symptoms by day 10 after delivery. Physical interventions and social support also showed significant psychological benefits for postpartum mothers. Conclusion: Non-pharmacological interventions, especially technology-based and mindfulness, are effective in reducing symptoms of postpartum blues and postpartum depression. Further research is needed to explore the long-term effects and clinical implementation of these interventions.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

placentum

Publisher

Subject

Health Professions Nursing Public Health

Description

PLACENTUM Jurnal Kesehatan dan Aplikasinya is a health applied journal published by Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta. The journal publishes original research articles or review articles in Maternal and Child Health, Health Promotion, and Epidemiology. Maternal and Child Health: covers a broad ...