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What is Antenatal Depression? Causes, Symptoms
Antenatal depression also called prenatal or perinatal depression, is a type of clinical depression that occurs during pregnancy and may predispose women to postpartum depression if untreated. Pregnant women may experience this condition in 7% to 20% of cases. The effects of prenatal stress on fetal development can be detrimental to the mother and child and…