Date of Presentation
5-2-2024 12:00 AM
College
Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine
Poster Abstract
The purpose of this review is to explore perinatal ketamine’s potential for reducing postpartum depression after cesarean section. Articles reviewed from Pubmed, Cochrane, and Web of Science using specific search terms. 8 final papers were used for review after excluding duplicates and irrelevant titles and abstracts. Ketamine showed potential in reducing postpartum depression symptoms post C-section, although some studies reported no significant effects. All studies were randomized control trials. Ketamine may help prevent or lessen postpartum depression symptoms post C-section, but more research is needed to understand dosing and its casual relationship with PPD in this context.
Keywords
ketamine, pregnancy, mental health, therapeutics, Postpartum Depression
Disciplines
Health and Medical Administration | Medicine and Health Sciences | Obstetrics and Gynecology | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms | Pharmaceutical Preparations | Psychiatric and Mental Health | Psychiatry | Therapeutics | Women's Health
Document Type
Poster
Included in
Health and Medical Administration Commons, Obstetrics and Gynecology Commons, Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Commons, Pharmaceutical Preparations Commons, Psychiatric and Mental Health Commons, Psychiatry Commons, Therapeutics Commons, Women's Health Commons
Ketamine for Postpartum Depression: A Systematic Review
The purpose of this review is to explore perinatal ketamine’s potential for reducing postpartum depression after cesarean section. Articles reviewed from Pubmed, Cochrane, and Web of Science using specific search terms. 8 final papers were used for review after excluding duplicates and irrelevant titles and abstracts. Ketamine showed potential in reducing postpartum depression symptoms post C-section, although some studies reported no significant effects. All studies were randomized control trials. Ketamine may help prevent or lessen postpartum depression symptoms post C-section, but more research is needed to understand dosing and its casual relationship with PPD in this context.