Association between antenatal depression and low birthweight in a developing country

2006257 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

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James Bunn · Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine

Francis Creed · University of Manchester

Abstract

Low birthweight is a major public health problem in developing countries. Maternal depression during pregnancy predicts LBW. Interventions aimed at maternal depression may help improve infant outcomes.

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Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum Birth, Development, and Health Breastfeeding Practices and Influences

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Published in: Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica

Volume 115, Issue 6, pp. 481-486

DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0447.2006.00950.x

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Association between antenatal depression and low birthweight in a developing country

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