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Using a Murine Model of Psychosocial Stress in Pregnancy as a Translationally Relevant Paradigm for Psychiatric Disorders in Mothers and Infants
Published on: June 13, 2021
[Perinatal depression: a common condition with major implications for women's health]
1INSERM U1266, Université Paris Cité, AP-HP, Hôpital Louis Mourier, Colombes, France.
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Perinatal depression is a common condition that concerns 10 to 20 % of women after childbirth. Often underdiagnosed, it has significant consequences for the mother's mental health, the child's development, and family dynamics. This review explores its epidemiology, risk factors, and distinct clinical manifestations. It highlights the need for systematic screening, expert assessment, and a stepped approach to care that integrates pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions within a coordinated multidisciplinary framework.
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