Defining Antenatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders Antenatal depression and anxiety refer specifically to the manifestation of significant mood or anxiety disturbances that occur during the period of pregnancy, often collectively categorized under the umbrella of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs). While public awareness frequently focuses on postpartum depression, the antenatal period represents a critical […]
Introduction to Antenatal Depression and Its Prevalence Antenatal depression (AND), often referred to as prenatal depression, represents a significant and frequently underestimated mental health challenge affecting individuals during the gestational period. Unlike postpartum depression (PPD), which has received extensive public and clinical attention, AND is less consistently screened for, despite its substantial prevalence, which is […]
Introduction and Definition Antenatal depression, often referred to as perinatal depression when encompassing the entire period from conception through the first year postpartum, specifically denotes a major or minor depressive episode that occurs during pregnancy. This condition is far more prevalent than traditionally assumed, affecting a significant minority of expectant mothers globally. Unlike the transient […]