Perinatal Depression: Embracing Variability toward Better Treatment and Outcomes

Treatment of perinatal depression

If possible, women at risk of depression should be identified during pregnancy. They often do not spontaneously seek help. early intervention is important for the health of the woman and her baby. Psychological interventions such as support groups are often helpful. Involving the woman's partner can also assist. Antidepressants are required in some cases and women with psychotic symptoms need u...

Depression deserves better treatment.

Perinatal depression: treatment options and dilemmas.

The treatment of depression during pregnancy and the postpartum period raises unique concerns about safety for the developing fetus and the infant. An increasing number of studies suggest adverse effects from untreated stress, anxiety and depression as well as adverse effects from antidepressant and other psychotropic medications. Even when studies suggest a lack of short-term adverse effects w...

Perinatal depression: prevalence, screening accuracy, and screening outcomes.

Depression is the leading cause of diseaserelated disability among women. In particular, women of childbearing age are at high risk for major depression. Pregnancy and new motherhood may increase the risk of depressive episodes. Depression during the perinatal period can have devastating consequences, not only for the women experiencing it but also for the women’s children and family. Perinatal...

Hyperuricemia and Perinatal Outcomes in Patients with Severe Preeclampsia

Maternal, fetal and neonatal complications are correlated with hypertensive disorders during pregnancy.  In this context, the maternal blood uric acid level is reported to be one of the prognostic factors in determining the prenatal outcome.  Based on the existing data, the present descriptive study was performed on two groups of women with severe preeclampsia; the first group (n=53) with a uri...