Objective To study the effect of extended nursing on puerperal melancholia incidence.Methods Two hundred perpetrates received interventions of extended nursing after delivery,including education about puerperal state,turning on hot line and creation of QQ group,follow-ups and supporting from family members.Result The incidence rate of puerperal melancholia since performance of extended nursing was significantly lower than what is after its performance(P<0.01).Conclusions The extended nursing can help perpetrates to receive nursing knowledge,alleviate their anxiety,strengthen the confidence to take care of baby.As the result,it can reduce the incidence of puerperal melancholia.