Neuroendocrine and immune relationships in postpartum fatigue.

Purpose: To explore relationships between fatigue, depression, stress, and infection in the postpartum.

Study Design And Methods: This was a cross-sectional, correlational design with a sample of 119 new mothers at 4 to 6 weeks postpartum. Mothers completed fatigue, mood, and stress instruments as well as maternal and infant infection checklists.