There is often a tendency to focus on physical rather than mental health during pregnancy. While rates can vary by country, research suggests that about 10 - 20% of pregnant women experience depression during pregnancy. This is higher than the average rate of 6% seen in the general population. The changes during pregnancy can also make it hard for mood disorders to be detected and treated. Dr. Stephanie D'Souza of University of Auckland joins to discuss her research as maternal depression and antidepressant use. Dr. D'Souza goes through her research as we talk about some key things to be aware of and why research in maternal health is hard to undertake.
Important links:
https://pada.nz/
https://www.helpguide.org/find-help
Dr. Stephanie D'Souza Bio: https://profiles.auckland.ac.nz/s-dsouza
#45. Maternal Depression and Antidepressant Use - Dr. Stephanie D'Souza