Objective: Peripartum depression is defined as the onset of depressive symptoms during pregnancy or within 12 months postpartum and affects 11.9% of women. Currently, its treatment often involves psychotherapy and antidepressants, though only one medication has been specifically approved to treat it. In this context, novel, safe non-pharmacological treatment options have gained growing interest. The present review aims to assess current literature on possible side effects on the developing fetus/newborn of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) use in women with peripartum depression.
Method: A systematic search was performed using the PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science databases. PRISMA and PROSPERO guidelines were applied. The risk of bias assessment was performed using the Cochrane risk of bias tool version 2.0.
Results: Twenty-three studies were included in our systematic review, two were randomized controlled trials. Eleven studies reported mothers experienced mild side effects; none of the included studies reported major side effects for newborns.
Conclusion: The present systematic review demonstrated that TMS use in women with peripartum depression is safe, feasible and well-tolerated by the developing fetus/newborn, with a good safety and tolerability profile even during breastfeeding.
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