Optimizing Psychological Health Across the Perinatal Period: An Update on Maternal Cardiovascular Health
Published: February 25, 2025
- Perinatal psychological health conditions (e.g., perinatal depression, anxiety) are one of the leading causes of maternal mortality in the United States and are associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, long-term cardiovascular outcomes, and intergenerational effects on offspring neurodevelopment.
- Maternal psychological health is a key determinant of perinatal cardiovascular health.
- This scientific statement discusses opportunities for care delivery models that can address perinatal psychological health in obstetric care.
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