Summary: A prospective study of more than 2,400 pregnant women reveals that developing restless legs syndrome (RLS) during pregnancy is tied to a threefold increase in the risk of perinatal…
Tag: perinatal depression
Link Found Between Antibiotics and Depression in Pregnancy
Summary: While antibiotics are lifesaving tools, their impact may extend beyond fighting infection to affecting maternal mental health. A massive nationwide study has identified a “stepwise” link between antibiotic use…
Perinatal Depression: Decades of Elevated Mortality Risk
Summary: A new study highlights the long-term mortality risks associated with perinatal depression. Analyzing data from over 86,500 women, the research found that those experiencing depression during or shortly after…
