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. 2016 May 19;41(5):50-5.
doi: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000480589.09290.3e.

Perinatal depression: A clinical update

Jeanne L Alhusen  1 , Carmen Alvarez
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Perinatal depression: A clinical update

Jeanne L Alhusen et al. Nurse Pract. .

Abstract

Perinatal depression is a common condition with significant adverse maternal, fetal, neonatal, and early childhood outcomes. The perinatal period is an opportune time to screen, diagnose, and treat depression. Improved recognition of perinatal depression, particularly among low-income women, can lead to improved perinatal health outcomes.

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