The effects of maternal depression, anxiety, and perceived stress during pregnancy on preterm birth: A systematic review.

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Abstract

Experiencing psychological distress such as depression, anxiety, and/or perceived stress during pregnancy may increase the risk for adverse birth outcomes, including preterm birth. Clarifying the association between exposure and outcome may improve the understanding of risk factors for prematurity and guide future clinical and research practices.

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Journal ID (iso-abbrev): Women Birth

Title: Women and birth : journal of the Australian College of Midwives

ISSN (Electronic): 1878-1799

ISSN (Print): 1871-5192

Publication date (Electronic): Sep 2015

Volume: 28

Issue: 3

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[1 ] The School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, St Lucia Campus, McElwain Building, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia. Electronic address: a.staneva@uq.edu.au.

[2 ] School of Nursing, Midwifery, and Social Work, The University of Queensland, Level 3, Chamberlain Building, St Lucia QLD 4072 Australia.

[3 ] Perinatal Research, Women's and Newborn Services Royal Brisbane Women's Hospital, The University of Queensland Centre for Clinical Research, Level 6 NHB, Herston 4029, Australia.

[4 ] School of Psychological Sciences, Clinical Psychology, University of Manchester, 2nd Floor Zochonis Building, Brunswick Street, Manchester M13 9PL, UK.

Article

Publisher Item ID: S1871-5192(15)00030-X

DOI: 10.1016/j.wombi.2015.02.003

PubMed ID: 25765470

SO-VID: cbdaa55a-7f89-43df-a0d8-fb35b2776601

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Keywords: Anxiety,Depression,Pregnancy,Preterm birth,Stress

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Keywords: Anxiety, Depression, Pregnancy, Preterm birth, Stress

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