Effectiveness of aerobic exercise in the prevention and treatment of postpartum depression: Meta-analysis and network meta-analysis - PubMed
This meta-analysis of 26 studies and 2,867 participants explores the effectiveness of aerobic exercise in preventing and treating postpartum depression (PPD). The findings reveal that aerobic exercise is significantly more effective than standard care, showing a particularly strong effect on PPD prevention.
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