Antenatal depression is a known risk factor for postnatal depression; both are common
disorders associated with negative impacts on child development. Few studies have …

Objectives: This study examined what percentage of Chinese mothers during a three-year
postpartum period were screened for postpartum depression and explored the correlation …

Background Poor mental health in the perinatal period can impact negatively on women,
their infants and families. Australian State and Territory governments are investing in routine …

Objective: To evaluate the impact of the National Perinatal Depression Initiative on access to
Medicare services for women at risk of perinatal mental illness. Method: Retrospective …

Background. Even though mental disorders represent a major public health problem for
women and respective children, there remains a lack of epidemiological longitudinal studies …

To explore access to secondary mental health services for New Zealand women during
pregnancy and for up to 1 year post-delivery. A retrospective cohort analysis of public …

Literature highlights the perinatal period as a time of increased risk for mothers and infants,
particularly those who have additional psychological and social risk factors. Enquiry reports …

Adverse birth outcomes can have an overwhelmingly negative impact on many aspects of
society–the infant, mother and family are intimately affected, but there are also major …

Introduction: Research has shown a bidirectional relationship between type 2 diabetes and
mental illness, and worse health outcomes for patients with both illnesses than those with …

Background: Depression during pregnancy has significant implications for pregnancy
outcomes and maternal and child health. There is a need to identify which family, physical …