Cureus,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 15, 2023
Depression
occurring
during
pregnancy,
often
known
as
antenatal
depression,
is
a
significant
mental
illness
with
negative
impacts
on
the
mother's
health,
health
of
unborn
baby,
and
general
welfare
family.
The
condition
linked
to
various
pregnancy
outcomes,
such
preterm
birth,
low
birth
weight,
elevated
risks
gestational
diabetes,
preeclampsia.
signs
symptoms
depression
in
do
not
differ
from
at
any
time.
Another
that
may
resemble
hyperthyroidism,
which
characterized
by
increased
levels
thyroid
hormones.
Excessive
hormones
can
impact
mood,
energy
levels,
overall
well-being.
It
crucial
differentiate
between
related
function
clinical
depression.
This
case
report
could
serve
comprehensive
approach
addressing
management
hyperthyroidism.
involves
multidisciplinary
approach,
includes
collaboration
obstetricians,
endocrinologists,
professionals.
BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
25(1)
Published: Jan. 17, 2025
Panic
disorder
(PD)
is
highly
prevalent
during
the
peripartum
period.
The
aim
of
this
systematic
review
was
to
summarize
evidence
on
risk
factors
and
course
patterns
PD
as
well
maternal,
infant
or
dyadic
outcomes
first
three
years
after
delivery.
A
literature
search
conducted
according
PRISMA
guidelines.
Inclusion
criteria
were:
(1)
a
diagnosis
panic
attacks
pregnancy,
(2)
measured
in
pregnancy
and/or
up
3
postpartum
(3)
peer-reviewed
articles
English
German
published
between
1980
April
2024.
After
screening
n
=
2,740
records,
75
records
based
64
projects
were
eligible
for
review.
Overall,
47
studies
investigated
period,
23
examined
associations
obstetric,
neonatal
outcomes,
5
focused
characteristics
mother-infant
dyad.
We
found
no
common
trajectory,
but
heterogeneous
courses
maternal
with
birth
complications
subsequent
depression,
outcomes.
Diverse
outcome
measures
recent
original
publications
did
not
allow
meta-analytic
approach.
Heterogenous
require
comprehensive
monitoring
affected
mothers
their
infants.
There
need
further
longitudinal
investigations
into
familial
transmission
anxiety
disorders.
The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 12, 2025
Background
The
Canadian
Network
for
Mood
and
Anxiety
Treatments
(CANMAT)
publishes
clinical
practice
guidelines
mood
anxiety
disorders.
This
CANMAT
guideline
aims
to
provide
comprehensive
guidance
the
pregnancy
postpartum
(perinatal)
management
of
mood,
related
Methods
convened
a
core
editorial
group
interdisciplinary
academic
clinicians
persons
with
lived
experience
(PWLE),
3
advisory
panels
PWLE
perinatal
health
mental
clinicians.
We
searched
systematic
reviews
prevention
treatment
interventions
depressive,
bipolar,
anxiety,
obsessive–compulsive
post-traumatic
stress
disorders
(January
2013–October
2023).
prioritized
evidence
from
randomized
controlled
trials
(RCTs),
except
safety
medications
where
large
high-quality
observational
studies
were
due
absence
RCT
data.
Targeted
searches
individual
conducted
when
limited
or
absent.
Recommendations
organized
by
lines
based
on
CANMAT-defined
levels
quality,
supplemented
consensus
balance
efficacy,
safety,
tolerability
feasibility
considerations.
Results
covers
10
sections
in
question-and-answer
format
that
maps
onto
patient
care
journey:
case
identification;
organization
delivery
care;
non-pharmacological
(lifestyle,
psychosocial,
psychological),
pharmacological,
neuromodulation
complementary
alternative
medicine
interventions;
high-risk
situations;
father
co-parent.
Equity,
diversity
inclusion
considerations
are
provided.
Conclusions
guideline's
detailed
evidence-based
recommendations
key
information
promote
effective
safe
healthcare.
It
is
hoped
will
serve
as
valuable
tool
Canada
around
world
help
optimize
outcomes
area
health.
Psychological Medicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
55
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
The
prevalence
of
co-morbid
anxiety
and
depression
varies
greatly
between
research
studies,
making
it
difficult
to
understand
estimate
the
magnitude
this
problem.
This
systematic
review
meta-analysis
aim
provide
up-to-date
information
on
global
in
pregnant
postpartum
women
further
investigate
sources
heterogeneity.
Systematic
searches
eight
electronic
databases
were
conducted
for
original
studies
published
from
inception
December
10,
2024.
We
selected
that
directly
reported
data
during
perinatal
periods.
extracted
study
reports
calculated
pooled
symptoms
depression.
There
are
122
articles
involving
560,736
43
different
countries
included
review.
period
was
about
9%
(95%CI
8%-10%),
with
approximately
8%-11%)
8%
7%-10%)
women.
Prevalence
varied
significantly
by
assessment
time
points,
country,
design,
tool
used
depression,
while
not
dependent
publication
year,
country
income
level,
COVID-19
context.
No
bias
observed
rate.
These
findings
suggest
1
10
experience
pregnancy
postpartum.
Targeted
action
is
needed
reduce
burden.
BMJ Open,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(5), P. e078203 - e078203
Published: May 1, 2024
Objective
The
prevalence
of
postnatal
anxiety
is
high
among
women
during
the
first
year
childbirth
globally.
Rates
are
higher
in
low
and
middle-income
countries
(LMICs),
that
is,
24%.
Existing
literature
on
maternal
mood
its
impact
child
development
has
largely
focused
depression.
Postnatal
been
recognised
to
have
significant
independent
effects
similar
those
depression,
including
negative
various
aspects
well-being
quality
life,
parent–child
interaction
development.
evidence
exploring
lived
experiences
limited
from
LMICs.
This
study
explored
mothers
Pakistan.
Design
A
phenomenological
approach
was
used
for
this
qualitative
study.
audio-recorded
interviews
were
transcribed
analysed
using
process
thematic
analysis.
Settings
conducted
two
community
settings
Karachi,
Pakistan;
Bin
Qasim
Gadap
town.
Participants
Women
who
18
years
age
or
older,
had
a
live
within
previous
12
months
score
10
Generalised
Anxiety
Disorder-7.
Results
In-depth,
one-to-one
with
participants.
data
comprised
three
themes.
Theme
one:
Factors
perceived
be
associated
anxiety,
two:
three:
Support
needs
.
theme
further
subdivided
into
subthemes,
Mothers’
perception
navigating
domestic
responsibilities
sociocultural
norms
motherhood
financial
constraints
Conclusion
Despite
LMICs
there
not
any
published
phenomenon
through
in-depth
research
Understanding
will
help
health
professionals
identify
at
risk
developing
develop
effective
culturally
appropriate
interventions
period.
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(15), P. 4398 - 4398
Published: July 27, 2024
Advancements
in
psychotropic
therapy
for
pregnant
women
are
pivotal
addressing
maternal
mental
health
during
the
perinatal
period.
Screening
mood
and
anxiety
symptoms
pregnancy
is
recommended
to
enable
early
intervention.
Psychotropic
medications,
including
antidepressants,
benzodiazepines,
antipsychotics,
stabilizers,
commonly
used,
but
challenges
remain
regarding
their
safety
efficacy
pregnancy.
Pregnancy
induces
significant
changes
pharmacokinetics,
necessitating
personalized
dosing
strategies
careful
monitoring.
Real-time
monitoring
technologies,
such
as
smartphone-integrated
platforms
home-based
monitoring,
enhance
accessibility
accuracy.
Prospective
studies
collaboration
among
healthcare
providers
essential
evidence-based
guidelines
optimal
treatment
strategies.
Reducing
stigma
around
crucial
ensure
seek
help
discuss
options,
promoting
understanding
acceptance
within
community.
Health Science Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(9)
Published: Aug. 28, 2024
Bangladesh
has
made
significant
progress
in
declining
maternal
mortality
recent
decades.
However,
the
available
evidence
on
various
mental
disorders
country
not
been
comprehensively
and
critically
reviewed
to
date.
This
narrative
review
aimed
assess
associated
factors
during
pregnancy
postpartum
Bangladesh.
