Relationship Between Pregnant Women's Anxiety Levels and Baby Blues Syndrome During the Postpartum Period

ABSTRACT
Purpose: This study aims to explore the relationship between the level of
anxiety in pregnant women and the incidence of baby blues syndrome during
the postpartum period. The primary focus is to understand the psychological
and physiological mechanisms underlying the transition from prenatal anxiety
to postpartum emotional disorders.
Research Method: This study employs a qualitative approach, incorporating
a systematic literature review of scientific articles published between 2015 and
2025. The analysis was conducted on secondary data from national and
international journals, considering the psychosocial, hormonal, and
neurobiological frameworks related to anxiety in pregnant women and baby
blues.
Results and Discussion: Findings indicate that anxiety during pregnancy is
significantly correlated with an increased risk of postpartum baby blues
syndrome. Factors such as lack of social support, cultural pressure on the role
of mothers, and hormonal fluctuations contribute to the occurrence of
emotional disturbances after childbirth. This study also confirms that
emotional unpreparedness during pregnancy is an important indicator of
mental stability in mothers during the postpartum period.
Implications: The results of this study suggest the need for anxiety screening
in antenatal services, training for healthcare workers in the early detection of
emotional disorders, and strengthening psychosocial interventions as
preventive measures. These findings also encourage the development of
more holistic maternal mental health policies.