Care for the emotional state of pregnant women remains a neglected aspect of obstetric
medicine. Many prospective studies have shown that, if a mother is depressed, anxious, or …

Depression is the most prevalent mental disorder in pregnancy, and yet it is less studied
than postpartum depression despite the consequences it may have on both the pregnant …

A growing body of research shows that prenatal stress can have significant effects on
pregnancy, maternal health and human development across the lifespan. These effects may …

Antenatal depression and its risk factors: An urban prevalence study in KwaZulu-Natal Page 1
RESEARCH 940 December 2012, Vol. 102, No. 12 SAMJ Pregnancy is usually viewed by the …

Background Prenatal and postnatal depression have been well studied in recent decades,
but few studies address their relationship with hospitalization and mortality in one-year-old …

Abstract Background The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) is a self-reported
scale designed to detect postnatal depression, and also has been validated in multiple …

Recognizing maternal mental health disorders: beyond postpar... : Current Opinion in Obstetrics
and Gynecology Recognizing maternal mental health disorders: beyond postpartum depression …

Background Depressive symptoms during pregnancy can have multiple adverse effects on
perinatal outcomes, including maternal morbidity and mortality. The potential impact of …

Stress and anxiety during pregnancy are associated with a range of adverse health
outcomes, but there is an unmet need for low-barrier treatments that target stress and …

Scarce data exists regarding the prevalence of antenatal depression in hospitalized
pregnant women, and its effect on perinatal outcome. We aimed to estimate the risk of …