Exercise frequency and maternal mental health: Parallel process modelling across the perinatal period in an Australian pregnancy cohort
Since the potential mental health benefits of exercise during pregnancy remain unclear, this study examined longitudinally the bidirectional relationship between exercise and maternal mental health symptoms during the perinatal period, and included adjustment for both depression and antidepressant treatment.
Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Stuart J. Watson, Andrew J. Lewis, Philip Boyce, Megan Galbally Source Type: research
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