Perinatal mental health has become a significant focus of interest in recent years, with
investment in new specialist mental health services in some high‐income countries, and …

Pregnancy is a complex and vulnerable period that presents a number of challenges to
women, including the development of postpartum psychiatric disorders (PPDs). These …

Maternal mortality continues to be a public health priority in national and international
communities. Maternal death rates secondary to medical illnesses such as cardiovascular …

To systematically review and meta-analyze research investigating the association between
maternal anxiety during pregnancy and outcomes for mother and baby following the …

Perinatal mental health (PMH) problems are common and can have an adverse impact on
women and their families. However, research suggests that a substantial proportion of …

Abstract Purpose of Review Suicide is a leading cause of death in the perinatal period
(pregnancy and 1 year postpartum). We review recent findings on prevalence, risk factors …

Background Women prescribed antidepressants face the dilemma of whether or not to
continue their treatment during pregnancy. Currently, limited evidence is available on the …

Background Depression is one of the most common morbidities of the postnatal period. It
has been associated with adverse outcomes for women, children, the wider family and …

The perinatal period is a vulnerable time for the acute onset and recurrence of psychiatric
illness. Primary care providers are opportunely positioned to intervene for women who …

Background Pregnancy is a period for women undergo major physical and psychological
changes. Suicide is a cause of maternal death and suicidal ideation is a key factor in …