Background Evidence suggests that postpartum anxiety is relatively common among
postpartum women. Anxiety meeting diagnostic criteria for a disorder represents anxiety at …

Objectives Evidence suggests that pregnancy-related anxiety is more strongly associated
with maternal and child outcomes than general anxiety and depression are and that …

Aim To offer a unique contribution to the evolving debate around the use of the telephone
during semistructured interview by drawing on interviewees' reflections on telephone …

Perinatal symptoms of anxiety are increasingly recognised due to their high prevalence and
impact. Studies using pregnancy-specific anxiety measures have found that they may predict …

Objectives During the perinatal period, 10–20% of women experience anxiety and/or
depression. Untreated perinatal depression has the potential for adverse effects on the …

Background Pregnancy and the arrival of a new baby is a time of great transition and
upheaval. Women often experience social isolation and loneliness at this time and may …

Purpose Postpartum anxiety disorders are common and may have significant consequences
for mothers and their children. This review examines the literature on women's experiences …

Depression is the most common complication of childbirth and results in adverse health
outcomes for both mother and child. It is vital, therefore, that health professionals be ready to …

Background First‐time mothers commonly experience stress and depressive symptoms in
the postpartum period. Maternal self‐efficacy has been shown to be an important protective …

Background There is currently no specific guidance on the role of exercise in managing
postpartum depression in the UK and US, and international guidance is inconsistent. Aim To …