In early 2019, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released a policy statement 1
recognizing that “maternal depression affects the whole family” and urging pediatric …

The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has issued a new recommendation
statement1 concerning pregnant and postpartum women at an increased risk of developing …

Background Depression is experienced by women most often during their childbearing
years. 1 Over the last several decades, research has revealed that untreated maternal …

Perinatal depression (PND) is the most common obstetric complication in the United States.
Even when screening results are positive, mothers often do not receive further evaluation …

Abstract The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends screening mothers for
Postpartum Depression (PPD) during the postpartum period. Research shows depression in …

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Parental depression affects as many as 1 in 5 US
families. Pediatric professionals can play an important role in detecting parental depression …

Aims: This report aims to present a concise overview and synthesis of current research
findings regarding paternal depression in the perinatal period. Methods: A literature search …

Every year, more than 400 000 infants are born to mothers who are depressed, which makes
perinatal depression the most underdiagnosed obstetric complication in America …

Background The burden of suffering resulting from PPD is well documented; the condition
negatively affects the mother, the infant, and the whole family unit. It impedes the emotional …

With more than 400,000 infants born to mothers who are depressed, perinatal depression is
the most underdiagnosed obstetric complication in the United States. 1 This article will …