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In the context of Saudi society, attitudes toward this disorder are influenced by various beliefs, traditions, cultural factors, and values. These variables trigger considerable disparity in terms of frequency of symptoms. The symptoms of postnatal depression vary and can arise over a period of months, causing profound effects on mothers, also effecting mother-baby and broader familial relationships. The current study establishes the rate of occurrence and risk factors for PND in the western region of Saudi Arabia, to build on existing data. In total, 217 new Saudi mothers were recruited and data was collected using the Edinburgh Postnatal Scale (EPDS) in conjunction with a self-report questionnaire. Based on recommendations in previous studies, an EPND cut-off point of 13 \u2265 was applied herein. Findings show the prevalence of PND, approximately 17.1% among the participants, and contributing factors included a previous history of depression, \u03c7<jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>= 67.74,<jats:italic>df<\/jats:italic>= 1,<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>&lt; .05, problems with the child\u2019s health, \u03c7<jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>= 31.42,<jats:italic>df<\/jats:italic>= 1,<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>&lt; .05, issues with home support, \u03c7<jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>= 43.47,<jats:italic>df<\/jats:italic>= 1,<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>&lt; .05, and pregnancy complications, \u03c7<jats:sup>2<\/jats:sup>= 7.19,<jats:italic>df<\/jats:italic>= 1,<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>&lt; .05. Meanwhile, no correlation was found between PND and the baby\u2019s gender, delivery type, breastfeeding, mother\u2019s age, or mother\u2019s educational level. 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