Pregnancy is a transitional period involving the most complex experiences in a woman's life,
during which the woman's psychological status can be affected by a wide range of …

Black mothers with young children have encountered pernicious, multidetermined, racial
disparities in the United States for centuries. However, disorders, risks, and stressors among …

Rates of teenage pregnancies are higher for African American and Latina adolescents
compared to their White peers. African American and Latina adolescent mothers also …

Buscou-se identificar a prevalência e os fatores associados à ocorrência de depressão
entre puérperas residentes em um município de médio porte no extremo Sul do Brasil …

Lack of social support is an important risk factor for postpartum depression (PPD), whereas
the presence of social support can buffer against PPD. However, the relationship between …

Transition into motherhood is generally a joyful life event; for some women, however, it is
marked by emotional turmoil. Lack of support can be associated with postpartum depression …

Introduction Although home-visiting programs typically engage families during pregnancy,
few studies have examined maternal and child health outcomes during the antenatal and …

Psychological distress is common in teen mothers. High rates of distress are attributed to
teen mothers' childhood adversities and the challenges of parenting in the context of chronic …

Perinatal depression is a health concern among pregnant and postpartum adolescents as it
may negatively impact fetal development and result in complications such as preterm …

Increasing evidence suggests that maternal depression during pregnancy is associated with
child behavioral outcomes even after accounting for later maternal depression. The purpose …