Background Depression in pregnancy (antenatal depression) in many low and middle-
income countries is not well documented and has not been given priority for intervention due …

Depression is the most prevalent mental disorder in pregnancy, and yet it is less studied
than postpartum depression despite the consequences it may have on both the pregnant …

Background Prenatal anxiety/depression has been a major public health problem globally
with higher prevalence in developing countries, which leads to negative health outcomes for …

Background This study examined the association between disrespect and abuse of women
during facility-based childbirth and postpartum depression (PD) occurrence. Methods We …

Importance Interventions to reduce postpartum depression have mainly focused on
enhancing screening to increase treatment rates among women. Preventive approaches are …

Background and Objectives: Pregnancy is a unique period in the life of every woman. The
lifestyle of a pregnant woman has a significant impact on her and her child's health. Regular …

Depression and anxiety in the antenatal period are of public health concern given potential
adverse effects for both mother and infant. Both are under-researched in the first trimester of …

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder is a female affective disorder that is defined by mood
symptoms. The condition is linked to unstable progesterone concentrations. Progestin …

Objective: The consequences of maternal depressed mood on children's growth, health, and
cognitive and language development are examined over the first 3 years of life. Method …

Background Each year, an estimated 860,000 Brazilian women experience depression and
anxiety perinatally. Despite well-known devastating impacts of these conditions on mothers …