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 […]
Introduction to Body Image Shifts During Gestation Body image, defined as a person’s perceptions, thoughts, and feelings about their physical appearance, undergoes profound and complex transformations throughout the period of gestation. Unlike other life stages where body changes might be associated with illness, aging, or lifestyle modifications, the physiological reshaping inherent to pregnancy is viewed […]