**7.11 Postoperative emotional burden**

There is limited evidence on the emotional responses and depression after peripartum hysterectomy. However, some studies have reported on the postoperative complications and morbidity associated with peripartum hysterectomy, which may have an impact on emotional well-being [41, 42]. A study originated from a local nontertiary hospital reported on a surveillance questionnaire that indicated increased depression rates in peripartum hysterectomy patients compared to patients who had complicated cesarean deliveries [43]. Another questionnaire-based study showed women with peripartum hysterectomy had higher rates of emotional stress including fear, numbness, problems with bonding with the infant and delay in emotional reactions even after 6 months postpartum. All studies point out that women with peripartum hysterectomies need long-term psychological support [40].

*Peripartum Hysterectomy DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.112145*
