Original scientific paper

https://doi.org/10.5559/di.34.3.02

The Role of Predictability of Delivery, and Stress and Anxiety Management in Satisfaction with Childbirth and Postpartum Depression

Tina Groznik orcid.org/0009-0005-1643-8319 ; University of Primorska, Andrej Marusic Institute, Koper, Slovenia *
Ajda Prah Mirt ; Health Centre Sevnica, Sevnica, Slovenia
Meta Lavrič orcid.org/0000-0002-0176-6900 ; University of Primorska, Andrej Marusic Institute, Koper, Slovenia
Vita Poštuvan ; University of Primorska, Andrej Marusic Institute, Koper, Slovenia

* Corresponding author.

Abstract

In an online cross-sectional study of 371 Slovenian women,
depressive symptoms were assessed using the Edinburgh Post-
partum Depression Scale, and satisfaction with childbirth – in-
cluding quality of care provision and stress and anxiety manage-
ment – was measured with the Birth Satisfaction Scale. The
prevalence of depression was 27.22% during pregnancy and
21.32% postpartum. Logistic regression identified significant
predictors: stress and anxiety management of childbirth (sig-
nificant in severe depression), a history of a depressive episode
and depressive symptoms during pregnancy. More predictable
deliveries were associated with higher satisfaction with childbirth.
Results emphasize the importance of routine depression
screening, support for stress and anxiety management, while
predictable deliveries increase satisfaction with childbirth.

Keywords

postpartum depression; satisfaction with childbirth; depression history; stress and anxiety management; antepartum depression; predictability

Hrčak ID:

336576

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/336576

Publication date:

17.10.2025.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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