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·January 12, 2024·6 min read

Perinatal Depression: Decades of Elevated Mortality Risk

A new study highlights the long-term mortality risks associated with perinatal depression. Analyzing data from over 86,500 women, the research found that those experiencing depression during or shortly after pregnancy are at a higher risk of death from natural and unnatural causes for up to 18 years post-diagnosis.

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·February 23, 2023·5 min read

Protein Biomarkers Identified in Women Who Developed Perinatal Depression and Anxiety

Study reveals women who develop anxiety and mood disorders such as perinatal depression during pregnancy have specific altered proteins circulating in their blood stream during the third trimester.

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·August 19, 2022·3 min read

‘Concerning’ Findings Emphasize Importance of Depression Screening

Researchers are calling for postnatal depression risk screening for women with persistent depression while they are still pregnant.

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·July 28, 2020·5 min read

Maternal Depression Increases Odds of Depression in Offspring

Adolescents and adults whose mothers experienced depression, either during pregnancy or shortly after, had a 70% increased risk of being diagnosed with depression.