Background Anxiety and depression are common among women during pregnancy and the
year after birth. The consequences, both for the women themselves and for their children …

Importance New and expectant parents experience perinatal mood disorders, with
consequences to parenting ability, bonding with the neonate, interpersonal relationships …

Background Maternal antenatal stress, including symptoms of depression, anxiety and
perceived stress, is associated with mental and behavioral problems in children. Whether it …

BackgroundPost-natal depression is a common condition that can result in distress for the
mother and deleterious effects on the development of the infant. AimsTo estimate the …

Objectives: To review the nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic treatment modalities for
perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and to discuss the importance of weighing the risks …

Objective: The evidence on trajectories of perinatal depression is mostly based on studies
composed of women at high risk for poor mental health. Research on maternal anxiety …

Objectives During the perinatal period, 10–20% of women experience anxiety and/or
depression. Untreated perinatal depression has the potential for adverse effects on the …

BackgroundDepression in mothers during pregnancy and in the postnatal period has been
recognized to have wide-ranging adverse impacts on offspring. Our study examines some of …

Purpose chronic poor mental health over the course of pregnancy contributes to greater
adverse maternal and child outcomes. Identifying women with chronic depressive or anxiety …

Depressive symptoms during and after pregnancy confer risks for adverse outcomes in both
the mother and child. Postpartum depression is traditionally diagnosed after birth of the …