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[Anxiety disorders during pregnancy and the post-partum period]
Background:
Although anxiety disorders are more prevalent during the perinatal period, little attention has been given so far to the influence that pregnancy and the post-partum period can have on anxiety disorders.
Aim:
To review the literature concerning the prevalence, presentation and treatment of anxiety disorders during pregnancy and the post-partum period and to identify the risk factors involved.
Method:
We reviewed the literature in order to find articles concerning the influence of the post-partum period on various types of anxiety disorders.
Results:
Having selected the most relevant articles, we discuss the findings in relation to specific types of anxiety disorder.
Conclusion:
Women are more vulnerable to anxiety disorders during the perinatal period. Because anxiety disorders can have a significant impact on the mother and her foetus/infant it is important that anxiety disorders are identified and treated at the earliest opportunity.
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