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August 14, 2026BMC Pregnancy and ChildbirthOpen Access

The role of telehealth services in maternal mental health care access and satisfaction during the postpartum period

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TITemileye IbirindeMBMarilyn Berchie-GialamasKBKesha Baptiste-Roberts

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Overview

Systematic review finds telehealth enhances mental health access and satisfaction in postpartum women, indicating its potential to overcome common treatment barriers.

Key Points

  • To evaluate the association between telehealth services and maternal satisfaction and access to mental health care during the postpartum period.
  • Conducted a systematic review following PRISMA guidelines across PubMed and SCOPUS for studies published between 2015 and 2024.
  • Synthesized 21 U.S.-based studies comprising approximately 4,077 postpartum participants across diverse racial, socioeconomic, and geographic backgrounds using randomized controlled trials, surveys, mixed methods, and qualitative designs.
  • Telehealth modalities—including video visits, remote therapy, and mobile health apps—improved access by eliminating common barriers such as transportation, childcare, and scheduling constraints.
  • Maternal satisfaction rates reached 70% to 85%, with participants rating telehealth as effective and convenient, especially when delivering culturally appropriate and group-based interventions.
  • Barriers including limited broadband connectivity, low digital literacy, and restricted nonverbal communication were identified as challenges that could exacerbate healthcare disparities.

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Ibirinde et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a7ec6eab70b84ec8b9130d7https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-026-09650-9
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