TY - JOUR T1 - Caesarean delivery is associated with higher risk of depressive symptoms, pain and sexual dysfunction JF - Evidence Based Nursing JO - Evid Based Nurs SP - 70 LP - 70 DO - 10.1136/eb-2015-102267 VL - 19 IS - 3 AU - Samuel Lurie Y1 - 2016/07/01 UR - http://ebn.bmj.com/content/19/3/70.abstract N2 - Commentary on: Chang SR, Chen KH, Ho HN, et al. Depressive symptoms, pain, and sexual dysfunction over the first year following vaginal or cesarean delivery: a prospective longitudinal study. Int J Nurs Stud 2015;52:1433–44.OpenUrlCrossRefPubMedCounselling women who request caesarean section should include the difference in the extent of depressive symptoms, pain levels and sexual function, following vaginal and caesarean delivery.Further research needs to be carried out to elucidate the effectiveness of universal screening for mood state, pain levels and sexual function during the first postpartum year.The impact of mode of delivery on women’s health postpartum with respect to sexual function, mood disorders and pain, continues to concern health providers. Women often experience perineal, abdominal, back or nipple pain, as well as depression and sexual dysfunction, after childbirth. Although … ER -