Background The social support offered to women in the perinatal period can buffer against
depression and anxiety. The sources and types of support that reduce maternal levels of …

Background Perinatal depression is strikingly common with a prevalence of 10–15%. The
adverse effects of perinatal depression on maternal and child health are profound with …

BackgroundDespite the high prevalence of postnatal depression (PND), few women seek
help. Internet interventions may overcome many of the barriers to PND treatment use. We …

Abstract Major depression occurs in 5–10% of pregnancies and is associated with many
negative effects for mother and child, yet treatment options are scarce. To our knowledge …

Background Treating prenatal mental health issues is of great importance, but access to
treatment is often poor. One way of accessing treatment is through computer-or web-based …

Background Despite the high prevalence of postnatal depression (PND), few women seek
help. The internet may increase timely access to treatment. We report a randomized …

Two studies examined the relationship between maternal attitudes and symptoms of
depression and anxiety during pregnancy and the early postpartum period. In the first study …

BackgroundStudies suggest that 10–15% of perinatal women experience depressive
symptoms. Due to the risks, problems with detection, and barriers to treatment, effective …

Background Symptoms of anxiety are common in pregnancy, with severe symptoms
associated with negative outcomes for women and babies. Low-level psychological therapy …

Be a Mom is a self-guided web-based intervention, grounded in cognitive behavioral
therapy, delivered to postpartum women to prevent persistent postpartum depression [PPD] …