Risk factors for baby blues in postpartum mothers in 2023-2024: A literature review

Introduction: The postpartum period is the period that starts from the first day a mother gives birth to six weeks, or about forty-two days. One type of postpartum depression is baby blues syndrome which is the early stage of postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis. The cause of baby blues syndrome is not yet known for certain, but it is thought to be caused by various factors, including biological changes, stress and social or environmental causes.

Methods: This study used a literature review from systematic search results in the Google Scholar and PubMed databases. The selection of articles was limited to the publication period from 2023 to 2024.

Results and Discussion: From the literature search, there were 6 studies that met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Among them, 6 studies found a relationship between maternal readiness factors, husband's support, and age with the occurrence of baby blues during the postpartum period.

Conclusion: Maternal readiness in facing childbirth and strong support from the husband are very important factors in preventing baby blues which can affect the well-being of the mother and baby.