Importance Women who experience depression during or within a year of pregnancy are at
increased risk of morbidity and mortality. Although those living in low-and middle-income …

Depression is characterized by sad, irritated, or empty moods, as well as somatic and
cognitive changes such as loss of concentration, anhedonia, hopelessness, loss of appetite …

Aim Depression during pregnancy is a significant cause of adverse birth outcomes, and its
prevalence has increased in recent years. This study aimed to give an updated …

Background Depression is a leading source of morbidity and health loss in Australian
women. This study investigates the determinants of antenatal depressive symptoms and …

Background: Depression is the commonest psychological problem that affects a woman
during her perinatal period worldwide. The risk of prenatal depression increases as the …

Background and Objectives: Pregnancy is a unique period in the life of every woman. The
lifestyle of a pregnant woman has a significant impact on her and her child's health. Regular …

Background Depression and anxiety are common during the antenatal and postnatal period,
and are known to have a significant impact on the woman and her unborn infant. Pregnant …

Background Prenatal depression affects 20.7 percent of women worldwide, which was
associated with preterm birth, low birth weight and Apgar score, as well as cognitive …

Background Optimal breastfeeding has benefits for the mother-infant dyads. This study
investigated the prevalence and determinants of cessation of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) …

Background. Maternal depression is a major public health concern as it affects both mothers
and their children. Antenatal depression, which is often underdiagnosed, has been …