There is clear evidence that the mother's stress, anxiety, or depression during pregnancy
can alter the development of her fetus and her child, with an increased risk for later …

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Racism is an underlying cause of ethnic health inequities both
in Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally. It is timely to synthesise racism and health …

Lack of social support is an important risk factor for postpartum depression (PPD), whereas
the presence of social support can buffer against PPD. However, the relationship between …

Background: Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are persistent and ubiquitous
chemicals associated with risk of adverse birth outcomes. Results of previous studies have …

Introduction Postnatal depression (PND) is a major cause of negative health-related
behaviors and outcomes during infancy, childhood and adolescent period. In Africa, the …

Objectives Racism is an important health determinant that contributes to ethnic health
inequities. This study sought to describe New Zealand adults' reported recent experiences of …

Objective: Although Indigenous women are exposed to high rates of risk factors for perinatal
mental health problems, the magnitude of their risk is not known. This lack of data impedes …

Background: Postpartum depression (PPD) is a serious public health crisis
disproportionately affecting women of color. We examine whether interpersonal racial …

Background The postpartum period is known as a high-risk period for the onset of different
maternal mental health problems. Globally, 10–20% of postnatal mothers suffer from …

Background Racial discrimination is recognised as a key social determinant of health and
driver of racial/ethnic health inequities. Studies have shown that people exposed to racism …