The American Journal of Managed Care (11/26, McNulty) reported, “The risk of experiencing symptoms of postpartum depression (PPD) may be higher in women who give birth resulting from unintended pregnancies, according to a study published in Social Science & Medicine.” Furthermore, “while women who conceive via fertility treatments may not be at an increased risk, the type of treatment used to conceive may impact outcomes.” These “findings suggest that pregnancy intention, rather than fertility treatment use or type of fertility treatment, may have the greatest impact on PPD from among the variables considered in the study.”
Related Links:
— “Unintended Pregnancy May Increase Risk of Postpartum Depression, Study Finds “Rose McNulty, The American Journal of Managed Care, November 26, 2022