gut microbiota changes of postpartum depressive disorder comparing with healthy controls Genome sequencing. human gut metagenome

Postpartum depression (PPD) is a unique subtype of major depressive disorder and a substantial contributor to maternal morbidity and mortality. However, to date, the pathogenesis of PPD has still remained elusive, and it may associate with genetic and environmental factors. Gut microbiota has already been proved to be associated with depression, however, a limited number of studies have concentrated on PPD. The aim of the present study was to explore the potential correlations between gut microbiota and PPD.