Mental health is a huge determinant of not only pregnancy outcome, but also of the general health of the population. This chapter also discusses in detail the most prevalent conditions such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and puerperal psychosis. It goes on to recommend ...
psychological, and social well-being. Mental health affects how we think, feel, and act and it helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important not only during pregnancy but at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through...
Women interviewed for the study felt there was a need for greater awareness of mental health difficulties during pregnancy. They also said there should be a more realistic portrayal in society of this time in a woman's life. Despite women describing positive experiences of perinatal mental health ...
Awareness of the increased risk of serious health outcomes during pregnancy is important, but effectively addressing and mitigating their impact requires more than just awareness. The antenatal period can cause an increased vulnerability to psychological distress, such as depression and anxiety, which can...
The use of internet discussion groups as a means of support and information for pregnant women experiencing mental health problems in pregnancyJarrett, P
New research by the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) has shown that men with a history of common mental health problems are four times more likely to experience mental health problems during their partner's pregnancy.
America has one of the highest teenage pregnancy rates in the world. Prior research shows that pregnant and parenting teenagers suffer from depression and postpartum depression. This project aimed to examine whether pregnant and parenting teenagers do experience mental health problems such as depression...
Positive mental health is an essential component of overall health and well-being. However, research in this area has been relatively neglected. This study used a longitudinal dataset to investigate the impact of maternal positive emotions during pregnancy on brain structure and function in 7.5-year...
Possible mechanisms by which maternal pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI) programs offspring mental disorders in late childhood are not fully clarified. To assess the association between maternal BMI and mental health problems at 11 years old, we us
'Whether planning a first pregnancy, pregnant, or hoping to improve on the experience of a previous pregnancy, this book will empower disabled women, their partners and the professionals who support them. It should become standard readin... Rogers,Judith - 《Demos Medical Publishing》 被引量: ...