Depression and anxiety during pregnancy: The influence of maternal characteristics

2018135 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Kim F. E. van de Loo · Radboud University Nijmegen

Richelle Vlenterie · Radboud University Nijmegen

Sylke J Nikkels · Radboud University Nijmegen

Peter Merkus · Radboud University Nijmegen

Jolt Roukema · Radboud University Nijmegen

C.M. Verhaak · Radboud University Nijmegen

Nel Roeleveld

Abstract

Symptoms of depression and anxiety are common in both early and late pregnancy. Screening for risk factors in early pregnancy is important, since prenatal depression and anxiety may be related to adverse maternal and child health outcomes.

Topics & Keywords

Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions Breastfeeding Practices and Influences

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Birth

Volume 45, Issue 4, pp. 478-489

DOI: 10.1111/birt.12343

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 12.18