Factors related to previous emotional disorders:
(1) history of previous depression
(2) history of previous anxiety disorder
(3) prenatal depression
(4) prenatal anxiety
(5) depression following delivery (maternity blues)
Factors affecting coping and support resources:
(1) low or poor self-esteem
(2) unplanned or unwanted pregnancy
(3) poor marital relationship, or single marital status
(4) low socioeconomic status
(5) significant co-existing life stress
(6) low or poor social support
Factors associated with caring for the infant:
(1) stress associated with child care
(2) difficult infant temperament
