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March 3, 2026Midwifery1 citationsOpen Access

Suicidal ideation in the perinatal period: Characteristics, risk and protective factors in Spanish women with postpartum depression

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APAlma PérezUniversidad Complutense de MadridENElisa NombelaUniversidad Complutense de MadridADAlmudena DuqueUniversidad Pontificia de Salamanca

Key Points

  • Perinatal suicidal ideation affects maternal well-being, indicating a significant mental health concern for new mothers.
  • Risk and protective factors were identified to aid midwives and mental health professionals in supporting mothers.
  • Assessment of psychological health during the perinatal period can inform screening strategies to reduce suicidal ideation.
  • This analysis emphasizes a vital need for tailored interventions to address mental health during the postpartum transition.

Abstract

These findings contribute to a deeper understanding of perinatal suicidal ideation and suggest potential screening and intervention strategies aimed at preventing its onset. Identifying both risk and protective factors is crucial for midwives and mental health professionals to support maternal well-being and prevent adverse psychological outcomes.

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Pérez et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a765f6badf0bb9e87db0fbhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2026.104731
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