Research Article: Trajectory of Perinatal Depressive Symptoms from the Second Trimester to Three Months Postpartum and Its Association with Sleep Quality
Introduction:
Perinatal Depression (PND) includes the depressive symptoms occurring during pregnancy (ie, antenatal depression [AND]) and up to one year postpartum (ie, postpartum depression [PPD]). PND is among the most common obstetric complications and it adversely affects both maternal and child wellbeing. However, it is difficult to recognize because women often do not observe changes in their mood or are reluctant to report them. If left untreated, PND can have devastating effects on women, infants, and families. More…
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