The presence of anxiety during pregnancy is associated with adverse consequences for
both mothers and their babies. The aim of this study was to review the prevalence of anxiety …

Background The placenta acts as a buffer to regulate the degree of fetal exposure to
maternal cortisol through the 11-Beta Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase isoenzyme type 2 (11 …

To evaluate and compare the factor structure and reliability of EPDS and PHQ in antepartum
and postpartum samples. Parallel analysis and exploratory factor analysis were conducted …

Background Pregnancy is a complex period that implies many biopsychosocial changes,
and the way women adapt to these changes impacts their well-being and the chances of …

The present meta-analysis investigated the overall and differential efficacy of digital
cognitive–behavioral therapies (CBTs) vs. third-generation CBTs deployed to pregnant …

Background At the beginning of 2020, mothers and fathers who experienced perinatal
events (from conception to pregnancy and postpartum period) found themselves facing …

Materials and methods. Systematic searches were conducted in four major databases, and a
random effect meta-analysis was performed to achieve the pooled variance of perinatal …

Background Posttraumatic stress (PTS) and anxiety are common mental health problems
among parents of babies admitted to a neonatal unit (NNU). This review aimed to identify …

Background. Longitudinal studies investigating the prevalence of comorbid anxiety and
depression (CAD) and its risk factors during the perinatal period are limited. The objective of …

Objectives This study aimed to explore how the unprecedented stressors associated with the
COVID-19 pandemic may have contributed to heightened levels of depression and anxiety …