Childhood adversity may put women at higher risk for postpartum depression years later
A study from George Mason University indicates that women with adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) face a higher risk of postpartum depression. Despite this, these women are not receiving increased screening, highlighting a gap in maternal healthcare.
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Identifying this gap could lead to better clinical practices and improved mental health outcomes for mothers and children.
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Add as preferred source Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The effects of childhood trauma may persist for decades, resurfacing during one of life's most demanding transitions: becoming a mother. A George Mason-led study found that women who had experienced multiple forms of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) reported the highest levels of postpartum depressive symptoms. But despite those elevated risks, these women were no more likely to receive postpartum depression screening than their peers.
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