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BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth (2026) 26:30  \n[https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-025-08538-4](https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-025-08538-4)  \nBMC Pregnancy and Childbirth  \nRESEARCH Open Access  \nUnderstanding mothers’ lived experiences of postpartum depression: a qualitative phenomenological study  \nEbru Cirban Ekrem 1*, Aylin Kurt 1 and Şeyma Kilci Erciyas2  \nAbstract  \nBackground Postpartum depression negatively affects maternal wellbeing, infant development, and family relationships. This study aimed to explore the lived experiences of mothers diagnosed with postpartum depression and to identify the psychosocial factors influencing their condition.  \nMethods The qualitative study was conducted with 21 postpartum mothers who scored above the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale cut-off point of 12. Data were collected through in-depth, semi-structured individual interviews and analyzed using interpretative phenomenological analysis.  \nResults Analysis revealed four main themes: (1) sociodemographic factors,(2) pregnancy and childbirth experiences,(3) personal approach, and (4) expectations. Participants reported that the presence of other children, increased household responsibilities, and changes in their pre-pregnancy lifestyle contributed to emotional distress. Traumatic birth experiences, risky pregnancies, and postpartum complications were additional triggers. Mothers described feelings of inadequacy, regret, self-neglect, and difficulty coping with motherhood, while expressing a strong need for emotional support from spouses, families, and healthcare professionals.  \nConclusion In the postpartum period, maternal depression may result from a complex interplay offactors, includingthe physiological effects of pregnancy and childbirth, the psychological impact of the surrounding environment, and sociodemographic variables.  \nKeywords Edinburgh postnatal depression scale, Postpartum depression, Maternal mental health, Qualitative research, Thematic analysis, Maternal medicine  \n*Correspondence: Ebru Cirban Ekrem  \n[ecirban@bartin.edu.tr](ecirban@bartin.edu.tr); [cirban.ebru@gmail.com](cirban.ebru@gmail.com)  \n1Nursing Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bartin University, Ağdaci Campus, Bartin 74110, Türkiye  \n2Nursing Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, Amasya University, Amasya 05000, Türkiye  \n© The Author(s) 2025. 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To view a copy of this licence, visit [http://creati](http://creati)[vecommons.org/l](vecommons.org/l)icenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/.  \nCirban Ekrem et al. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth (2026) 26:30  \nIntroduction  \nThe postpartum period is a time when the mother experiences a multitude of biological and psychosocial changes [1]. Following birth, there is a precipitous decline in estrogen and progesterone levels, which increase during pregnancy. Moreover, the volume, secretory activity, and circulation of the pituitary gland undergo a significant decrease in the postpartum days. 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