Depression is one of the leading causes of disability, and, if left unmanaged, it can increase
the risk for suicide. The evidence base on the determinants of depression is fragmented …

Background Studies have reported conflicting results on the association between maternal
pre-pregnancy weight and adverse mental health outcomes during pregnancy and the …

Background Maternal weight variables are important predictors of postpartum depression
(PPD). While preliminary evidence points to an association between pre-pregnancy obesity …

Objective To study the evolution of maternal mental health during the first year after
childbirth in women with previous excessive gestational weight gain, and the relationship …

The association between gestational weight gain (GWG) and postpartum depression (PPD)
is still controversial. The present study aimed to assess the association between GWG and …

Background Abnormal gestational weight gain (GWG) is a prenatal complication that may
contribute to long-term behavioral and neurodevelopmental differences in offspring. This …

Introduction The purpose of this study was to investigate internalized weight bias (IWB) and
its relationship with pregnancy‐related weight changes and postpartum depression. IWB is …

Mental health problems and obesity are two common complications during pregnancy and
postpartum. The preconception period is considered an appropriate period for prevention …

Objectives Increasing evidence supports a bidirectional relationship between major
depressive disorder (MDD) and obesity, but the role of visceral adipose tissue (VAT) as a …

Background There is increasing awareness that perinatal psychosocial adversity
experienced by mothers, children, and their families, may influence health and well-being …