An overview of maternal anxiety during pregnancy and the post-partum period

S Araji, A Griffin, L Dixon, SK Spencer… - Journal of Mental …, 2020 - mentalhealthjournal.org
Anxiety during pregnancy is associated with adverse outcomes in mothers and infants.
Unfortunately, as anxiety is often synonymously mentioned with depression, the studies …

[HTML][HTML] Untreated depression during pregnancy and its effect on pregnancy outcomes: a systematic review

N Jahan, TR Went, W Sultan, A Sapkota, H Khurshid… - Cureus, 2021 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Depression is characterized by sad, irritated, or empty moods, as well as somatic and
cognitive changes such as loss of concentration, anhedonia, hopelessness, loss of appetite …

Effects of coronavirus 19 pandemic on maternal anxiety during pregnancy: a prospectic observational study

I Mappa, FA Distefano, G Rizzo - Journal of Perinatal Medicine, 2020 - degruyter.com
Abstract Objectives Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a new respiratory disease that is spreading
widely throughout the world. The aim of this study was to evaluate the psychological impact …

Trends of perinatal stress, anxiety, and depression and their prediction on postpartum depression

CY Cheng, YH Chou, CH Chang, SR Liou - International journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Perinatal stress, anxiety, and depression impacts not only women but also their child (ren).
The purpose of this longitudinal study is to explore trends of stress, anxiety, and depressive …

Sexual function, mental health, and quality of life under strain of COVID-19 pandemic in Iranian pregnant and lactating women: a comparative cross-sectional study

N Mirzaei, S Jahanian Sadatmahalleh… - Health and Quality of …, 2021 - Springer
Background The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on mental health of pregnant and lactating
women is unclear. This study aimed to assess the impact of COVID-19 on psychological …

The effectiveness of Parentbot-a digital healthcare assistant-on parenting outcomes: A randomized controlled trial

JYX Chua, M Choolani, CYI Chee, YI Huso… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Background Transitioning to parenthood is a stressful period that makes parents more prone
to depression and anxiety. Mobile application-based interventions and chatbots could …

Depression, anxiety, and stress in pregnancy and postpartum: A longitudinal study during the COVID-19 pandemic

EP Rabinowitz, LA Kutash, AL Richeson, MKA Sayer… - Midwifery, 2023 - Elsevier
Introduction Symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress in pregnant women are generally
highest in the first trimester and then decrease throughout pregnancy, reaching their lowest …

Experiences of racism and perinatal depression: Findings from the pregnancy risk assessment monitoring system, 2018

KM Bower, RJ Geller, N Jeffers… - Journal of advanced …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Aim To estimate the association between feeling upset by experiences of racism and self‐
reported depression during pregnancy among non‐Hispanic Black women using a large …

Association between sleep disorders during pregnancy and risk of postpartum depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis

H Li, H Li, J Zhong, Q Wu, L Shen, Z Tao… - Archives of Women's …, 2023 - Springer
Sleep disorders are common among pregnant females. However, its association with
postpartum depression (PPD) is unknown. We aimed to assess if sleep disorders during …

The relationship of depression, anxiety, and stress with pregnancy symptoms and coping styles in pregnant women: a multi-group structural equation modeling …

S Kiyak - Midwifery, 2024 - Elsevier
Background The changes during pregnancy can increase susceptibility to mental health
problems such as depression, anxiety and stress, which is why coping strategies are so …