perinatal depression
[pɛrɪˈneɪtəl dɪˈprɛʃən]
nounfemininepl: perinatal depressions / depressões perinatais
depressão perinatal
1. A mood disorder that occurs during pregnancy or in the first year after childbirth, characterized by persistent sadness, hopelessness, anxiety, and loss of interest in activities
Perinatal depression affects approximately 1 in 7 mothers and can have serious consequences if left untreated.
A depressão perinatal afeta aproximadamente 1 em 7 mães e pode ter consequências graves se não for tratada.
2. A clinical condition that encompasses both prenatal depression (during pregnancy) and postpartum depression (after birth)
Healthcare providers screen for perinatal depression at multiple points during and after pregnancy.
Os profissionais de saúde rastreiam a depressão perinatal em vários pontos durante e após a gravidez.
In both Brazil and the USA, perinatal depression has become an increasingly recognized public health concern. There is growing awareness and destigmatization efforts surrounding the condition. In Brazil, the condition is often discussed within maternal health programs (programas de saúde materna), while in the USA it is frequently addressed through mental health screenings at obstetric visits. The term encompasses the entire perinatal period to recognize that depression can occur before, during, or after childbirth, representing a shift from the older focus solely on postpartum depression.
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