Depression during pregnancy: a risk factor for adverse neonatal outcomes? A critical review of the literature

Szegda, Kathleen; Markenson, Glenn; Bertone‐Johnson, Elizabeth R.; Chasan‐Taber, Lisa

doi:10.3109/14767058.2013.845157

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“…Other perinatal complications arising from mild to clinically relevant symptoms of prenatal maternal stress, depression or anxiety can include premature delivery and low birth weight of the child [118][119][120]. There were also indications that depression in the mother can predispose to intrauterine growth retardation [121][122]. If maternal mental health problems remain untreated, there is a risk that these symptoms will continue even after the birth of the child [123][124], which can seriously limit the maternal care given to the infant and the interaction between mother and infant [125][126][127].…”

Section: Effects Of Stress Depression and Anxiety In Pregnancymentioning

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Consequences and Possible Predictors of Health-damaging Behaviors and Mental Health Problems in Pregnancy – A Review

Ulrich

Petermann

2016

Geburtshilfe Frauenheilkd

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!In recent decades, the understanding of the short and longer term effects of health-damaging behaviors and mental health problems in pregnant women and the underlying mechanisms of these behaviors and illnesses has significantly increased. In contrast, little is known about the factors affecting individual pregnant women which contribute to health-damaging behaviors and mental illness. The aim of this paper was therefore to summarize the current state of research into the consequences of nicotine and alcohol consumption, malnutrition, excessive weight gain or obesity, and impaired mental health (depression and anxiety) during pregnancy. In addition, the characteristics of pregnant women which increase their risk of developing such behaviors or mental disorders are described. A better knowledge of these risks should make it easier for clinicians to identify cases at risk early on and put measures of support in place. A review of the literature has shown that certain characteristics of pregnant women (e.g. her relationship with her partner, a previous history of mental illness prior to pregnancy) are associated with various healthdamaging behaviors as well as with impaired mental health. Affected women often show an accumulated psychosocial stress which was already present prior to the pregnancy and which may persist even after the birth of the child. Zusammenfassung Consequences and Possible Predictors of Health-damaging Behaviors and Mental Health Problems in Pregnancy -A ReviewAuswirkungen und mögliche Prädiktoren gesundheitsschädigender Verhaltensweisen und psychischer Beeinträchtigungen in der Schwangerschaft -ein Überblick

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Section: Effects Of Stress Depression and Anxiety In Pregnancymentioning

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Consequences and Possible Predictors of Health-damaging Behaviors and Mental Health Problems in Pregnancy – A Review

Ulrich

Petermann

2016

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“…Research suggests that maternal depression during pregnancy may be in an important risk factor for LBW and SGA; thus, maternal depressive symptomatology was included as a covariate. 33,34 Data analysis Preliminary analyses examined sociodemographic variables and key study variables to assess distribution of data, and to identify potential outliers and collinearity among variables. T-tests and chi-square analyses were used for continuous and categorical variables respectively.…”

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Intimate Partner Violence During Pregnancy and Adverse Neonatal Outcomes in Low-Income Women

Alhusen

Bullock

Sharps

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Journal of Women's Health

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Background: Intimate partner violence (IPV) affects an estimated 1.5 million U.S. women annually. IPV impacts maternal and neonatal health with higher rates of depression and low birth weight (LBW). Less studied is experiencing IPV and delivering a small for gestational age (SGA) baby. SGA neonates are at increased risk of developmental and behavioral problems. The negative sequelae persist into adulthood with increased rates of diabetes mellitus and coronary heart disease. Methods: In a sample of 239 pregnant women experiencing IPV, in urban and rural settings, we examined cross-sectional associations of severity of IPV and neonatal outcomes (i.e., birth weight and gestational age). Severity of IPV was measured by the Conflict Tactics Scale 2 and neonatal outcomes were collected at the time of delivery. Results: Outcomes were collected on 194 neonates; 14.9% (n = 29) were classified as LBW, 19.1% (n = 37) classified as SGA, and 9.8% (n = 19) as LBW and SGA. Women reporting higher severity of IPV during pregnancy had a greater likelihood of delivering an SGA neonate (odds ratio [OR] 4.81; 95% confidence interval [95% CI] 1.86-12.47), and LBW neonate (OR 4.20;. Conclusions: In a sample of pregnant women experiencing perinatal IPV, women experiencing greater severities of IPV were more likely to deliver a neonate with an adverse outcome. Early recognition and intervention of IPV is essential to reduce disparities in birth outcomes and long-term health outcomes for these neonates.

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“…There are inconsistent reports in the literature as to depression and its infl uence on preterm birth. A recent critical review of the literature does suggest that depression during pregnancy is a risk factor for preterm birth and smallfor-gestational age [ 30 ]. However, it is diffi cult to tease out the infl uence of depression when factors such as drugs, alcohol, and smoking are frequently associated with depression [ 31 -33 ].…”

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Preterm birth is defi ned as delivery less than 37 weeks' gestational age. The rate of preterm birth varies around the world and differs between developed and developing countries. It is 12-13 % in the United States of America (USA), 5-9 % in Europe, 9 % in Australia, and as high as 18 % in some countries in Africa. In developed countries the increased rate of preterm birth has been attributed to the changing demographics of childbearing. The mean age of childbearing has increased over the years with the average age of primiparous women in Australia now 28.3 years of age and the percentage of fi rst-time mothers over 35 years of age in the USA now 4 %. Delayed childbearing is associated with a number of risk factors including preeclampsia and gestational diabetes. Infertility with the resultant use of in vitro fertilization methods and consequent twins/triplets are also signifi cant issues. Another major risk factor for preterm birth is maternal obesity, which is increasing in both developed and developing countries. Complications of maternal obesity include maternal and fetal death, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and congenital abnormalities. Preterm BirthPreterm birth is defi ned as delivery less than 37 weeks' gestational age. The rate of preterm birth varies around the world and differs between developed and developing countries. It is 12-13 % in the USA, 5-9 % in Europe, 9 % in Australia, and as high as 18 % in some countries in Africa [ 1 -3 ]. In 2010 more than 60 % of preterm births occurred in south Asia and sub-Saharan Africa [ 2 ]. In developed countries the increased rate of preterm birth has been attributed to the changing demographics of childbearing. The mean age of childbearing has increased over the years with the average age of primiparous women in Australia now 28.3 years of age [ 3 ] and the percentage of fi rsttime mothers over 35 years of age in the USA now 4 % [ 4 ]. Delayed childbearing is associated with a number of risk factors including preeclampsia and gestational diabetes. Infertility

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Depression during pregnancy: a risk factor for adverse neonatal outcomes? A critical review of the literature

Cited by 141 publications

References 51 publications

Consequences and Possible Predictors of Health-damaging Behaviors and Mental Health Problems in Pregnancy – A Review

Consequences and Possible Predictors of Health-damaging Behaviors and Mental Health Problems in Pregnancy – A Review

Intimate Partner Violence During Pregnancy and Adverse Neonatal Outcomes in Low-Income Women

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