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Depression during pregnancy: You're not alone
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How common is depression during pregnancy?
Why does depression during pregnancy often go unrecognized?
What are the risk factors for depression during pregnancy?
What are the signs and symptoms of depression during pregnancy?
Why is treatment for depression during pregnancy important?
What are the recommendations for screening for depression during pregnancy?
How common is depression during pregnancy?
Pregnancy can be a time of joy — and stress. Research suggests that about 7% of pregnant women experience depression during pregnancy. Rates might be higher in low and middle income countries.
Depression, a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest, is the most common mood disorder in the general population. The condition occurs twice as often in women as in men, and the initial onset of depression peaks during a woman's reproductive years.
