Background Pregnancy is a time of profound physical and emotional change as well as an
increased risk of mental illness. While strengthening social support is a common …

Objective: To identify how Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities are
defined in epidemiological research in Australia and provide a definition of CALD status that …

Depression is the most prevalent mental disorder in pregnancy, and yet it is less studied
than postpartum depression despite the consequences it may have on both the pregnant …

Aim Depression during pregnancy is a significant cause of adverse birth outcomes, and its
prevalence has increased in recent years. This study aimed to give an updated …

Background. Maternal depression is a major public health concern as it affects both mothers
and their children. Antenatal depression, which is often underdiagnosed, has been …

The nature and timing of caregivers' speech provides an important foundation for infant
attention and language development in the first year of life. Infant-directed speech is a key …

Background Globally, depressive disorders are one of the most common forms of mental
illness. Using data from the most recent Global Burden of Disease, Injury, and Risk Factor …

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted perinatal mental health globally. We determined the
maternal factors and pandemic-related experiences associated with clinically significant …

Background Globally, anxiety and depression are the most common complications of the
perinatal period (conception to 1 year postpartum). It is now recognised that anxiety and …

During the COVID-19 pandemic, breastfeeding women have experienced restricted access
to support, placing them at increased risk of mental health concerns and limited …