From antenatal to postnatal depression: associated factors and mitigating influences.

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INTRODUCTION: Postnatal depression has a serious impact on new mothers and their children and families. Risk factors identified include a history of depression, multiparity, and young age. The study aimed to investigate factors associated with experiencing antenatal depression and developing subsequent postnatal depression. METHODS: The study utilized survey data from 5332 women about their experience and well-being during pregnancy, in labor, and postnatally up to 3 months. Prespecified soc...

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Authors: Redshaw, M; Henderson, J

• Publication status: Published
• Journal: Journal of women's health (2002)
• Volume: 22
• Issue: 6
• Pages: 518-525
• Publication date: 2013-06-01
• DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2012.4152
• EISSN: 1931-843X
• ISSN: 1540-9996
• Language: English
• Keywords: Female; Humans; Mothers; Life Change Events; Depression, Postpartum; Pregnancy Complications; Pregnancy; Risk Factors; Depressive Disorder