This thesis gives a comprehensive account of the vocal music performed in Edinburgh between 1750 and 1800. One of its aims is to highlight the importance of vocal music to a contemporary audience, an area which has hitherto been neglected in investigations into the musical culture of the city in the eighteenth century. It also attempts to place the Edinburgh Musical Society in the wider context of the vibrant concert and musical culture which developed through the second half of the century. The study attempts to demonstrate the importance of singing, not just within concerts, but as an integral part of many other social and cultural aspects of life, including: gentlemen’s clubs, schools, and the city’s churches. The careers of singers, as impresarios and teachers, and the influence they held over prevailing tastes and culture are examined. In addition to discussing the many foreign musicians active in the city this investigation also traces the impact of native born singers and teachers. It calls into question the assertions made by previous studies which suggested the primacy of instrumental music over vocal music and it attempts to demonstrate that the interest in, consumption of, and participation in vocal music grew over the course of the century. It also attempts to show that vocal music became a dominant influence following the demise of the Musical Society. The information contained in this account has been drawn from previously neglected newspapers and other archival sources, such as diaries, personal letters, the archives of the Musical Society preserved by Gilbert Innes, the Sederunt Books of the Musical Society, the repertoire of the Harmonical Society and published works on music, culture and history. The repertory itself has also been closely examined. By means of this work it has been possible to examine and expand the whole spectrum of musical life in the Scottish capital and thus establish the thriving vocal musical culture which existed at the time.

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Os objetivos do estudo foram: analisar a influência dos sintomas depressivos na qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde percebida por mulheres na gestação de baixo risco e pós-parto e verificar os fatores socioeconômicos e obstétricos associados à qualidade de vida e aos sintomas depressivos. Trata-se de um estudo longitudinal, com inclusão de 313 gestantes matriculadas em 11 Unidades Básicas de Saúde da zona sul do Município de São Paulo, SP. As participantes foram seguidas em quatro etapas: 20ª, 28ª, 36ª semanas de gestação e 45 dias após o parto, com ± 2 semanas em cada etapa. A coleta dos dados foi de julho de 2008 a março de 2010. A amostra final das quatro etapas constou de 132 mulheres. Os dados sociodemográficos e obstétricos foram obtidos por meio de entrevista na primeira etapa, com exceção dos do pós-parto, que foram coletados na quarta etapa. Para avaliação dos sintomas depressivos, foi utilizada a Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) e para avaliação da qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde, o questionário Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (MOS-SF36), que foram autoaplicados nas quatro etapas. O estudo foi aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa - Parecer nº 154/08-CEP/SMS. Os escores médios dos domínios do MOS-SF36 apresentaram declínio ao longo da gestação com recuperação no pós-parto, exceto Estado Geral de Saúde e Saúde Mental, com diferença significativa para Capacidade Funcional (p<0,000), Aspectos Físicos (p=0,001), Dor (p<0,001) e Vitalidade (p=0,002). A proporção de gestantes com sintomas depressivos variou nas quatro etapas, sendo de 29,5% na 20ª, 24,2% na 28ª, 24,5% na 36ª semanas de gestação e 33,6% com 45 dias de pós-parto. Houve correlação inversa significativa em todos os domínios do MOS-SF36 e a EPDS, com variação no coeficiente de Spearman de 0,234 a 0,785. Nas quatro etapas, os escores médios dos domínios mostraram diferenças significantes, na comparação entre gestantes sem e com sintomas depressivos, exceto Dor, na segunda etapa e Aspectos Físicos na quarta. Na regressão logística da qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde, os sintomas depressivos foram um fator de risco em todos os domínios, exceto Aspectos Físicos. Para os sintomas depressivos, as variáveis associadas foram situação conjugal, anos de estudo e número de consultas de pré-natal, como fatores de proteção e queixas como fator de risco. A presença dos sintomas depressivos na gestação e puerpério altera a percepção subjetiva da qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde em gestantes de baixo risco. / The aims of the present study were to analyze the influence of depressive symptoms on the health related quality of life (HRQOL) perceived by low risk pregnant women and at postpartum and verify the socioeconomic and obstetric factors associated with the quality of life and depressive symptoms. This is a longitudinal study and it was conducted with 313 pregnant women enrolled in 11 Basic Health Units of the southern area of São Paulo City, SP. The participants were followed up at their 20th, 28th, 36th weeks of gestation and 45 days postpartum, with ± 2 weeks in each periods. Data was collected from July 2008 to March 2010. The final sample of four periods consisted of 132 women. Sociodemographic and obstetric data was obtained by interviewing subjects in the first period and postpartum data in the fourth period. For the assessment of depressive symptoms, Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) was used and to assess the health related quality of life (HRQOL), the questionnaire Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (MOS-SF36), which were self-administered in four stages. The study was approved by the Ethics in Research Committee nº 154/08-CEP/SMS. The mean scores of the domains of MOS-SF36 presented decline over the gestation with postpartum recovery, except in General (Health) and Mental Health, with a significant difference in Physical Functioning (p<0,000), Role Limitation due to Physical Problems (p=0,001), Bodily Pain (p<0,001) and Vitality (p=0,002). The proportion of pregnant women with depressive symptoms was 29.5% at 20th, 24.2% at 28th, 24.5% at 36th weeks of gestation and 33.6% at 45 days postpartum. There was a significant inverse correlation among all domains of the MOS-SF36 and the EPDS, with Spearman coefficients range of 0.234 to 0.785. At the four periods, the mean scores of the domains showed significant differences between pregnant subjects with or without depressive symptoms except Bodily Pain in the second period and Role Limitation due to Physical Problems in the fourth one. At HRQOL logistic regression the depressive symptoms were a risk factor in all domains, except Role Limitation due to Physical Problems. To depressive symptoms, the associated factors were marital status, years of education and the number of prenatal consultations as protective factors and complaints as a risk factor. The presence of depressive symptoms at pregnancy and postpartum changes the subjective perception of Health related quality of life in low risk pregnant women.

Os objetivos do estudo foram: analisar a influência dos sintomas depressivos na qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde percebida por mulheres na gestação de baixo risco e pós-parto e verificar os fatores socioeconômicos e obstétricos associados à qualidade de vida e aos sintomas depressivos. Trata-se de um estudo longitudinal, com inclusão de 313 gestantes matriculadas em 11 Unidades Básicas de Saúde da zona sul do Município de São Paulo, SP. As participantes foram seguidas em quatro etapas: 20ª, 28ª, 36ª semanas de gestação e 45 dias após o parto, com ± 2 semanas em cada etapa. A coleta dos dados foi de julho de 2008 a março de 2010. A amostra final das quatro etapas constou de 132 mulheres. Os dados sociodemográficos e obstétricos foram obtidos por meio de entrevista na primeira etapa, com exceção dos do pós-parto, que foram coletados na quarta etapa. Para avaliação dos sintomas depressivos, foi utilizada a Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) e para avaliação da qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde, o questionário Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (MOS-SF36), que foram autoaplicados nas quatro etapas. O estudo foi aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa - Parecer nº 154/08-CEP/SMS. Os escores médios dos domínios do MOS-SF36 apresentaram declínio ao longo da gestação com recuperação no pós-parto, exceto Estado Geral de Saúde e Saúde Mental, com diferença significativa para Capacidade Funcional (p<0,000), Aspectos Físicos (p=0,001), Dor (p<0,001) e Vitalidade (p=0,002). A proporção de gestantes com sintomas depressivos variou nas quatro etapas, sendo de 29,5% na 20ª, 24,2% na 28ª, 24,5% na 36ª semanas de gestação e 33,6% com 45 dias de pós-parto. Houve correlação inversa significativa em todos os domínios do MOS-SF36 e a EPDS, com variação no coeficiente de Spearman de 0,234 a 0,785. Nas quatro etapas, os escores médios dos domínios mostraram diferenças significantes, na comparação entre gestantes sem e com sintomas depressivos, exceto Dor, na segunda etapa e Aspectos Físicos na quarta. Na regressão logística da qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde, os sintomas depressivos foram um fator de risco em todos os domínios, exceto Aspectos Físicos. Para os sintomas depressivos, as variáveis associadas foram situação conjugal, anos de estudo e número de consultas de pré-natal, como fatores de proteção e queixas como fator de risco. A presença dos sintomas depressivos na gestação e puerpério altera a percepção subjetiva da qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde em gestantes de baixo risco. / The aims of the present study were to analyze the influence of depressive symptoms on the health related quality of life (HRQOL) perceived by low risk pregnant women and at postpartum and verify the socioeconomic and obstetric factors associated with the quality of life and depressive symptoms. This is a longitudinal study and it was conducted with 313 pregnant women enrolled in 11 Basic Health Units of the southern area of São Paulo City, SP. The participants were followed up at their 20th, 28th, 36th weeks of gestation and 45 days postpartum, with ± 2 weeks in each periods. Data was collected from July 2008 to March 2010. The final sample of four periods consisted of 132 women. Sociodemographic and obstetric data was obtained by interviewing subjects in the first period and postpartum data in the fourth period. For the assessment of depressive symptoms, Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) was used and to assess the health related quality of life (HRQOL), the questionnaire Medical Outcomes Study 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (MOS-SF36), which were self-administered in four stages. The study was approved by the Ethics in Research Committee nº 154/08-CEP/SMS. The mean scores of the domains of MOS-SF36 presented decline over the gestation with postpartum recovery, except in General (Health) and Mental Health, with a significant difference in Physical Functioning (p<0,000), Role Limitation due to Physical Problems (p=0,001), Bodily Pain (p<0,001) and Vitality (p=0,002). The proportion of pregnant women with depressive symptoms was 29.5% at 20th, 24.2% at 28th, 24.5% at 36th weeks of gestation and 33.6% at 45 days postpartum. There was a significant inverse correlation among all domains of the MOS-SF36 and the EPDS, with Spearman coefficients range of 0.234 to 0.785. At the four periods, the mean scores of the domains showed significant differences between pregnant subjects with or without depressive symptoms except Bodily Pain in the second period and Role Limitation due to Physical Problems in the fourth one. At HRQOL logistic regression the depressive symptoms were a risk factor in all domains, except Role Limitation due to Physical Problems. To depressive symptoms, the associated factors were marital status, years of education and the number of prenatal consultations as protective factors and complaints as a risk factor. The presence of depressive symptoms at pregnancy and postpartum changes the subjective perception of Health related quality of life in low risk pregnant women.

The aim of this research is to advance the understanding of the impacts of the industrial revolution on urban space during the period 1850-1900. This was a period of great dynamism with high levels of social and economic change, political radicalism and urban growth that had profound effects on the urban landscape. In contrast to much previous research on Victorian urban space, the case study settlements used are Edinburgh and Perth, Scottish burghs with diverse economies not dominated by a heavy industrial sector. The analysis uses data from a variety of sources including the census, valuation rolls and the Register of Sasines. It also draws insights from structuration theory by examining the spatial outcome of various processes in terms of the reflexive relationship between structural factors such as class and capitalism and the residential movements of individuals (agents). Three scales of analysis are used. Thus, meso-scale socio-spatial change is seen as affected by both macro-scale structures and micro-scale actions of agents. By constructing a series of maps and measures of the distribution of social groups at various times over the half century, the thesis demonstrates that socio-spatial differentiation increased markedly over the period. The processes driving this socio-spatial change are identified as the operations of the housing market, structured feeling and mobility. The detailed roles of each is examined. Together, it is argued these are the modalities which link structures and agents and are thus the proximate determinants of socio-spatial change.

This thesis is a study of inquiry. Drawing upon the work of American pragmatist John Dewey, this work seeks to contribute to our understanding of the construction of knowledge within the social system of communities of inquiry. The process of inquiry that is traced in this work is one effected in the course of architectural designing. An ethnographically informed study of an architectural masterplan project is used to illustrate Dewey's ideas and how they are played out in design practice. This thesis is understood to correspond with the growing interest of the students of organisational learning and knowledge management in knowledge creation and the underlying social processes. It is further seen as a response to the claim that the key processes of knowledge creation remain largely an enigma. Agreement has been established with Dewey that knowledge is not just an end in itself but a form of action, a medium of change and social transformation. The formation of knowledge, however, within the operation of inquiry is not a matter that “naturally” runs its course. The process of inquiry as studied both in theory and practice has shown just how much its results, which by definition constitute knowledge, are shaped by the institution and control of a problem. A problem is a social construct and the product of the purposeful selection and arrangement of pieces of information. Inquiry is therefore considered a process of controlled knowledge formation. That which counts as knowledge in the realm of social phenomena has been shown to be a matter not so much of agreement between actions and their consequences but agreement in terms of intellectual acceptance. What “satisfies” as a solution (such as the final masterplan) has therefore been shown to be not necessarily a question of its logical status.

Bakgrund: Under graviditeten och efter förlossningen genomgår kvinnan en period som innebär en stor förändring i hennes liv och det är vanligt att uppleva ett brett spektrum av olika känslor. Den första tiden efter förlossningen kan symtom på allvarliga psykiska hälsoproblem utlösas, såsom en depression. Depression hos nyblivna mödrar, en så kallad postpartumdepression, har sedan 1990-talet ökat i intresse inom hälso- och sjukvården, inom omvårdnadsforskningen samt bland föräldrar.   Syfte: Syftet med denna studie var att belysa BVC-sköterskors upplevelser av att möta mödrar med symtom på postpartumdepression.   Metod: En induktiv ansats användes där datamaterialet analyserades med kvalitativ innehållsanalys. Datamaterialet utgjordes av intervjuer och åtta BVC-sköterskor intervjuades.   Resultat: Ur analysen av datamaterialet framkom fyra kategorier: etablera ett gott samarbete, ge råd och vägledning, att använda instrument som underlättar och kommunikativa hinder i arbetat samt tillhörande underkategorier.   Konklusion: För att kunna möta mödrar med symtom på postpartumdepression bör BVC-sköterskorna etablera ett bra samarbeta. Det första hembesöket var också betydelsefullt för att kunna etablera ett bra samarbete mellan BVC-sköterskorna och mödrarna. Att använda instrument såsom EPDS-formuläret, underlättade samtalet och var ett viktigt verktyg för BVC-sköterskorna. / Background:  During pregnancy and after childbirth the woman go through a period that represents a major change in her life and it´s common to experience a wide range of different emotions. The first time after birth, symptoms of serious mental health problems can be triggered, such as depression. Depression in new mothers, known as postpartum depression, has increased in interest since the 1990s in health care, nursing research and among parents.   Aim: The aim of the study was to illustrate Child health care nurses’ experiences of encounting mothers’ with symptoms of postpartum depression.   Method: Qualitative content analysis with inductive approach was used and data were collected through interviews. Eight Child health care nurses’, CHCN, were interviewed.   Results: Four categories emerged from the analysis: establish a good collaboration, provide advice and guidance, to use instruments that facilitate and communicative barriers at work and associated subcategorys.     Conclusion: In order to meet mothers with symptoms of postpartum depression CHCN need to establish a good collaboration. The first home visit was also important to establish a good collaboration between CHCN and mothers. The use of instruments such as EPDS, facilitate the conversation and was an important tool for the CHCN.

Introdução: Os transtornos depressivos pós-parto podem afetar a mãe, o bebê e outros membros da família. A depressão pós-parto costuma iniciar na quarta semana e evolui lentamente por várias semanas. Objetivos: Identificar a ocorrência de sintomas depressivos em mulheres no pós-parto e verificar a associação entre sintomas depressivos e as variáveis sociodemográficas e obstétricas. Método: Estudo transversal realizado com 302 mulheres que se encontravam entre 42 e 56 dias após o parto, residentes no município de Lavras (MG). Os dados foram obtidos no período de agosto de 2011 a janeiro de 2012, por meio de entrevista para obtenção da caracterização da puérpera e aplicação da Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS), para rastrear a depressão após a gestação. O ponto de corte 13 pontos na EPDS foi adotado para indicar a presença de episódio depressivo. A associação de sintomas depressivos com algumas variáveis maternas foi analisada pelo teste do Qui-Quadrado e regressão logística. O projeto foi aprovado pelos Comitês de Ética em Pesquisa da Escola de Enfermagem da Universidade de São Paulo Processo nº 1059/2011/CEP-EEUSP e do Centro Universitário de Lavras - Protocolo nº 1059/2011. Resultados: As mulheres tinham em média 27,04 (±6,12) anos de idade; 49,3% eram de cor branca; média de 10,44 (±2,12) anos de estudo, 85,8% com parceiro. O coeficiente Alpha de Cronbach verificado foi 0,85. A prevalência de sintomas depressivos foi de 11,9%. Houve diferença significativa no nível de etnia (p=0,032), escolaridade (p<0,001); situação conjugal (p<0,001); número de gestação (p=0,004); paridade (p<0,001); descanso (p=0,004); fumo (p<0,001); drogas (p=0,004); planejamento da gestação (p<0,001); aceitação da gestação (p<0,001); gestação desejada (p<0,001); experiência pré-natal (p=0,007); experiência no parto (p=0012); violência antes da gestação (p<0,001); violência na gestação (p<0,001); problema psicológico antes da gestação (p<0,001); problema psicológico na gestação (p<0,001); amamentação (p=0,006) e bebê com problema de saúde (p<0,001). As variáveis associadas ter parceiro, estar amamentado e ter mais filhos foram consideradas fatores de proteção para sintomas depressivos no pós-parto e as variáveis associadas ser negra/parda, fumantes e ter sofrido violência, fatores de risco. Conclusões: A prevalência de sintomas depressivos (11,9%) em mulheres no pós-parto no município de Lavras (MG) está compatível com as da literatura nacional e internacional que se referem como 10% e 20%. O conhecimento das variáveis maternas que podem influenciar a ocorrência de depressão pós-parto é de fundamental importância, para que a equipe de saúde possa intervir de forma precoce e adequada no tratamento das mulheres. / The study objectives were to identify the occurrence of depressive symptoms in postpartum women and the association between depressive symptoms and sociodemographic and obstetric variables. This is a cross-sectional study on 302 women who were between 42 to 56 days after delivery, residents in Lavras (MG). Data were collected from August 2011 to January 2012, through an interview and application of Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS). The EPDS is a self-assessment to track depression after pregnancy, which contains 10 statements, each item has a score ranging from 0 to 3, reaching a maximum score of 30. We adopted a cutoff 13 points in EPDS, 59.5% sensitivity, 88.4% specificity in the Brazilian population, to detect depressive symptoms. The reliability was assessed by Cronbach\'s Alpha coefficient and the association of depressive symptoms with some maternal variables were analyzed by chi-square. The project was approved by the Research Ethics Committee of the School of Nursing, University of São Paulo under Opinion No 1059/2011 and the University Center Lavras. The women had an average of 27.04 (± 6.12) years of age; 49.3% white, mean 10.44 (± 2.12) years of education, 85.8% with partner. The Cronbach\'s Alpha coefficient was 0.85 verified. The prevalence of depressive symptoms was 11.9%. There were significant differences in the level of ethnicity (p = 0.032), education (p <0.001), marital status (p <0.001), number of pregnancy (p = 0.004), parity (p <0.001) and resting (p = 0.004) , smoking (p <0.001), drug (p = 0.004); planning pregnancy (p <0.001); acceptance of gestation (p <0.001); desired pregnancy (p <0.001); experience prenatal care (p = 0.007); experience in childbirth (p = 0012); violence before pregnancy (p <0.001); violence during pregnancy (p <0.001); psychological problem before pregnancy (p <0.001); psychological problem during pregnancy (p <0.001); breastfeeding (p = 0.006) and baby with health problems (p <0.001). The prevalence of depressive symptoms (11,9%) in postpartum women in Lavras (MG) is compatible with the national and international literature that refer as 10% to 20%. Knowledge of maternal variables that may influence the occurrence of postpartum depression is critical for the health team can intervene early and appropriate treatment of women.

Introdução: Os transtornos depressivos pós-parto podem afetar a mãe, o bebê e outros membros da família. A depressão pós-parto costuma iniciar na quarta semana e evolui lentamente por várias semanas. Objetivos: Identificar a ocorrência de sintomas depressivos em mulheres no pós-parto e verificar a associação entre sintomas depressivos e as variáveis sociodemográficas e obstétricas. Método: Estudo transversal realizado com 302 mulheres que se encontravam entre 42 e 56 dias após o parto, residentes no município de Lavras (MG). Os dados foram obtidos no período de agosto de 2011 a janeiro de 2012, por meio de entrevista para obtenção da caracterização da puérpera e aplicação da Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS), para rastrear a depressão após a gestação. O ponto de corte 13 pontos na EPDS foi adotado para indicar a presença de episódio depressivo. A associação de sintomas depressivos com algumas variáveis maternas foi analisada pelo teste do Qui-Quadrado e regressão logística. O projeto foi aprovado pelos Comitês de Ética em Pesquisa da Escola de Enfermagem da Universidade de São Paulo Processo nº 1059/2011/CEP-EEUSP e do Centro Universitário de Lavras - Protocolo nº 1059/2011. Resultados: As mulheres tinham em média 27,04 (±6,12) anos de idade; 49,3% eram de cor branca; média de 10,44 (±2,12) anos de estudo, 85,8% com parceiro. O coeficiente Alpha de Cronbach verificado foi 0,85. A prevalência de sintomas depressivos foi de 11,9%. Houve diferença significativa no nível de etnia (p=0,032), escolaridade (p<0,001); situação conjugal (p<0,001); número de gestação (p=0,004); paridade (p<0,001); descanso (p=0,004); fumo (p<0,001); drogas (p=0,004); planejamento da gestação (p<0,001); aceitação da gestação (p<0,001); gestação desejada (p<0,001); experiência pré-natal (p=0,007); experiência no parto (p=0012); violência antes da gestação (p<0,001); violência na gestação (p<0,001); problema psicológico antes da gestação (p<0,001); problema psicológico na gestação (p<0,001); amamentação (p=0,006) e bebê com problema de saúde (p<0,001). As variáveis associadas ter parceiro, estar amamentado e ter mais filhos foram consideradas fatores de proteção para sintomas depressivos no pós-parto e as variáveis associadas ser negra/parda, fumantes e ter sofrido violência, fatores de risco. Conclusões: A prevalência de sintomas depressivos (11,9%) em mulheres no pós-parto no município de Lavras (MG) está compatível com as da literatura nacional e internacional que se referem como 10% e 20%. O conhecimento das variáveis maternas que podem influenciar a ocorrência de depressão pós-parto é de fundamental importância, para que a equipe de saúde possa intervir de forma precoce e adequada no tratamento das mulheres. / The study objectives were to identify the occurrence of depressive symptoms in postpartum women and the association between depressive symptoms and sociodemographic and obstetric variables. This is a cross-sectional study on 302 women who were between 42 to 56 days after delivery, residents in Lavras (MG). Data were collected from August 2011 to January 2012, through an interview and application of Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS). The EPDS is a self-assessment to track depression after pregnancy, which contains 10 statements, each item has a score ranging from 0 to 3, reaching a maximum score of 30. We adopted a cutoff 13 points in EPDS, 59.5% sensitivity, 88.4% specificity in the Brazilian population, to detect depressive symptoms. The reliability was assessed by Cronbach\'s Alpha coefficient and the association of depressive symptoms with some maternal variables were analyzed by chi-square. The project was approved by the Research Ethics Committee of the School of Nursing, University of São Paulo under Opinion No 1059/2011 and the University Center Lavras. The women had an average of 27.04 (± 6.12) years of age; 49.3% white, mean 10.44 (± 2.12) years of education, 85.8% with partner. The Cronbach\'s Alpha coefficient was 0.85 verified. The prevalence of depressive symptoms was 11.9%. There were significant differences in the level of ethnicity (p = 0.032), education (p <0.001), marital status (p <0.001), number of pregnancy (p = 0.004), parity (p <0.001) and resting (p = 0.004) , smoking (p <0.001), drug (p = 0.004); planning pregnancy (p <0.001); acceptance of gestation (p <0.001); desired pregnancy (p <0.001); experience prenatal care (p = 0.007); experience in childbirth (p = 0012); violence before pregnancy (p <0.001); violence during pregnancy (p <0.001); psychological problem before pregnancy (p <0.001); psychological problem during pregnancy (p <0.001); breastfeeding (p = 0.006) and baby with health problems (p <0.001). The prevalence of depressive symptoms (11,9%) in postpartum women in Lavras (MG) is compatible with the national and international literature that refer as 10% to 20%. Knowledge of maternal variables that may influence the occurrence of postpartum depression is critical for the health team can intervene early and appropriate treatment of women.