Abstract
ObjectivesBecause of its prevalence and the many consequences it brings, maternal postpartum depression (MPPD) can be regarded as a public health problem. However, the most powerful factor of good prognosis seems to reside in social support, and especially marital support. We must therefore be attentive to spouses in the care we can offer. This work reviews international literature of support systems taking spouses into account in case of MPPD. MethodsWe reviewed the literature by searching for the data published without time limit in Pubmed, Cairn and Google Scholar databases. The selected studies were interested in support systems taking spouses into account in case of maternal depression during pregnancy or postpartum, proved or in prevention, and they had an assessment of maternal mood and/or mood of spouse. ResultsSixteen studies were included in the review of literature. The systems with the strongest results seem to be those including spouses during a curative treatment of an established DPPM. Few data exist regarding their effect on paternal mood. ConclusionStudies focused specifically on mental models and experiences of spouses in case of MPPD seem to be required with a view to create support systems for both spouses.
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