Background It is still largely unknown whether physical activity (PA) during pregnancy may
be useful to avert subsequent postpartum depression (PPD). We conducted a systematic …

Objective To evaluate the association between maternal age, parity, gestational number
(singleton vs twin), newborn gender and self-reported postpartum depressive symptoms …

High maternal weight is associated with detrimental outcomes in offspring, including
increased susceptibility to neurological disorders such as anxiety, depression and …

During pregnancy and the postpartum, there are dynamic fluctuations in steroid and peptide
hormone levels as well as inflammatory signalling. These changes are required for a healthy …

There is extensive evidence to suggest that social support improves breastfeeding
outcomes. Building on this evidence-base, public health services and interventions aiming …

There is increasing recognition that young children's self-regulation provides a foundation
for overall wellness later in life. Yet, infants reared in poverty may exhibit less-developed self …

Background Perinatal depression is one of the most common medical complications during
pregnancy and postpartum period, affecting 10% to 20% of pregnant individuals, with higher …

Background Prenatal air pollution (AP) exposure has been linked to postpartum
psychological functioning, impacting health outcomes in both women and children. Extant …

BACKGROUND Antenatal maternal depression is associated with poor pregnancy
outcomes and long-term effects on the offspring. Previous studies have identified links …

Background Fetal sex is known to modify the course and complications of pregnancy, with
recent evidence of sex-differential fetal influences on the maternal immune and endocrine …