Suicide as a cause of maternal mortality in the postpartum period in Spain

Revista de Psiquiatría y Salud Mental 2026 Open access

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Authors: María del Mar Martin-Moya, María Luisa de la Cruz-Conty, Rosa Vila-Hernández, Ivanna Llordella-Sarmiento, Sara Tameish, Elena Jiménez-Belio, Hilario Blasco-Fontecilla, Manuel Martín-González, Óscar Martínez-Pérez
DOI: 10.1016/j.sjpmh.2026.03.005
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Abstract

INTRODUCTION: The postpartum period carries a high risk of suicide, one of the leading causes of maternal death in Europe. This study analyzes the incidence of suicide as a cause of maternal mortality within the first postpartum year in Spain. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Data were obtained from the National Institute of Statistics. Suicide records in Spain (2016-2023) were linked to birth and birth-loss certificates. Suicides during pregnancy or after losses

Fields of Study & Subjects

Homicide Infanticide and Child Abuse Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum Preterm Birth and Chorioamnionitis

Publication details

Journal / source
Revista de Psiquiatría y Salud Mental
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Publication date
1 May 2026
Language
EN