'Pre-baby blues' due to lack of support from partner, study finds
Sunday, March 13, 2011 - 19:30
in Psychology & Sociology
Pregnancy is meant to be a joyous time however some women experience overwhelming "baby blues" before the birth of their child. Anxiety and depression during pregnancy can result in premature birth, or low birth weight, and impact the child's health even into early school years. New research shows that a bad relationship with their husband or partner is the strongest predictor of maternal emotional distress.