Mental health status of pregnant and breastfeeding women during the COVID ‐19 pandemic—A multinational cross‐sectional study

ConclusionsThis multinational study found high levels of depressive symptoms and generalized anxiety among pregnant and breastfeeding women during the COVID ‐19 outbreak. The study findings underline the importance of monitoring perinatal mental health during pandemics and other societal crises to safeguard maternal and infant mental health.

Source: Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica - February 13, 2021 Category: OBGYN Authors: Michael Ceulemans, Veerle Foulon, Elin Ngo, Alice Panchaud, Ursula Winterfeld, L éo Pomar, Valentine Lambelet, Brian Cleary, Fergal O'Shaughnessy, Anneke Passier, Jonathan L. Richardson, Titia Hompes, Hedvig Nordeng Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research