Up to half of pregnant women in SA ‘suffer depression or anxiety’

Up to half of pregnant women in SA ‘suffer depression or anxiety’

The South African Society of Psychiatrists (Sasop) says between 16% and 50% of women in South…

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Severe nausea during pregnancy linked to depression: study

Severe nausea during pregnancy linked to depression: study

A recent study conducted at the University of Turku in Finland showed that hyperemesis gravidarum, a…

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The effect of mental health-based self-care model counseling on anxiety and depression in women with gestational diabetes: a randomized clinical trial | BMC Psychiatry

The effect of mental health-based self-care model counseling on anxiety and depression in women with gestational diabetes: a randomized clinical trial | BMC Psychiatry

OuYang H, Chen B, Abdulrahman A-M, Li L, Wu N. Associations between gestational diabetes and anxiety…

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Increased risk of depression and psychosis after childbirth among mothers

Increased risk of depression and psychosis after childbirth among mothers

image:  Emma Bränn view more  Credit: Karolinska Institutet Depression and psychosis are more common in women…

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Postpartum Depression and Psychosis Risks Surge After Childbirth

Postpartum Depression and Psychosis Risks Surge After Childbirth

Summary: A large Swedish study of 1.8 million pregnancies found that mental ill health around pregnancy…

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Preconception paternal mental health history as predictor of antenatal depression in pregnant women | Annals of General Psychiatry

Preconception paternal mental health history as predictor of antenatal depression in pregnant women | Annals of General Psychiatry

Motrico E, Moreno-Peral P, Uriko K, Hancheva C, Brekalo M, Ajaz E, Apter G, Bramante A,…

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Risks of untreated depression during pregnancy ‘far outweigh’ risks of SSRIs

Risks of untreated depression during pregnancy ‘far outweigh’ risks of SSRIs

August 14, 2025 5 min read Add topic to email alerts …

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Knowledge attitude and practice of pregnant women on postnatal depression in Henan Province China

Knowledge attitude and practice of pregnant women on postnatal depression in Henan Province China

Li, L. et al. The synergistic antidepressant effect: Compatibility of alkaloids with saponins from ziziphi spinosae…

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The influence of postpartum depression literacy on health promoting behaviors among postpartum women

The influence of postpartum depression literacy on health promoting behaviors among postpartum women

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Physical activity and exercise during pregnancy and the postpartum period:…

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Sleep Deprivation and Postpartum Depression

Sleep Deprivation and Postpartum Depression

Sleep deprivation is often an unavoidable part of being a new parent. For those who have…

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