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Prevalence of Prenatal Depression Symptoms Among 2 Generations of Pregnant Mothers

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Key Points Question Is the prevalence of depression in pregnancy increasing across 2 generations of the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children? Findings In this 2-generation cohort study, evidence… Click to show full abstract

Key Points Question Is the prevalence of depression in pregnancy increasing across 2 generations of the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children? Findings In this 2-generation cohort study, evidence was found showing that depression in young pregnant women is higher today than in the 1990s. Meaning The findings highlight the need for increased support for young pregnant women to minimize the potentially far-reaching effects of depression on mothers, their children, and future generations.

Keywords: depression; among generations; prenatal depression; prevalence prenatal; depression symptoms; symptoms among

Journal Title: JAMA Network Open
Year Published: 2018

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