Psychological distress in pregnancy and preterm delivery.

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Authors

Morten Hedegaard · Aarhus University Hospital

Tine Brink Henriksen · Aarhus University Hospital

Svend‎ Sabroe · Aarhus University Hospital

Niels Jørgen Secher · Aarhus University Hospital

Abstract

Psychological distress later in pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of preterm delivery. Future interventional studies should focus on ways of lowering psychological distress in late pregnancy.

Topics & Keywords

Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum Infant Development and Preterm Care Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMJ

Volume 307, Issue 6898, pp. 234-239

DOI: 10.1136/bmj.307.6898.234

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