Health care across the first year postpartum and experiences of women with anxiety/depressive symptoms: A longitudinal cohort of first-time mothers in Ireland (MAMMI)

Key Points

• A significant 23.9% of women didn't attend a health check after giving birth, indicating a major gap in postpartum care.
• Among new mothers, 12.95% did not take their babies to check-ups, raising concerns about infant health monitoring.
• Longitudinal cohort study analyzed care accessibility for postpartum women facing anxiety and depressive symptoms.
• These findings highlight potential barriers to receiving essential postpartum health services.