Importance Perinatal depression, which is the occurrence of a depressive disorder during
pregnancy or following childbirth, affects as many as 1 in 7 women and is one of the most …

Importance Depression during pregnancy and the postpartum period is relatively common
and can have adverse effects on both mother and child. Objective To systematically review …

Perinatal depression is a serious and disabling disorder that has enduring consequences
for both women and their children. Although efficacious pharmacologic strategies are …

Depression is one of the most common illnesses complicating the postpartum period. Its
period prevalence has been estimated at 21.9% of women within the first year of giving birth …

POSTPARTUM PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS, PARTICULARLY depression, have received
increasing attention in the United States for several reasons. Postpartum depression is very …

Nearly 20% of mothers will experience an episode of major or minor depression within the
first 3 months postpartum, making it the most common complication of childbearing …

Objective: To promote prompt identification and treatment of perinatal depression and
enhance preventive care for women at risk. Methods: Using MEDLINE and PubMed …

Given the risk of adverse perinatal outcomes associated with a depressive disorder, the
Health Resources and Services Administration's (HRSA) Maternal and Child Health Bureau …

BACKGROUND: Postnatal depression can have a major impact on the lives of women
affected and on those around them. While effective treatments are available, it would be …

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This Postpartum Depression Literature Review of Risk Factors and
Interventions, commissioned by Toronto Public Health, is a comprehensive review of the …