Health
COVID-19 may deepen depression, anxiety, and PTSD among pregnant and postpartum women: More than one in three respondents reported clinically significant levels of depression, exceeding rates seen before 2020 – Science Daily
In a new study, researchers surveyed pregnant women and those who had recently given birth, finding concerning rates of depression, generalized anxiety and post-traumatic…
Though childbirth is often anticipated with optimism and enthusiasm, approximately 10 to 20 percent of pregnant individuals also experience mental health challenges during the weeks immediately before and after birth. Depression, anxiety and trauma-related disorders can all be exacerbated by increased stress related to pregnancy and postpartum experiences. But it’s unknown how the stressors of a significant health pandemic can impact these complications. In a new study published in Psychiatry Review,…
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