10 Apr 2025 • A cross-sectional study found that 25% of postpartum women had cognitive dysfunction, with high rates of stress (80.5%), anxiety (27%), and depression (30).

Lactational failure affected 21%, significantly linked to mental health issues and cognitive deficits. Risk factors included poor partner support, low education, delayed breastfeeding, and low birth weight.

Cognitive issues were also associated with male infants and insufficient milk production, highlighting the need for integrated postpartum mental health and lactation support.

Source: International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology | Read Full Story