For women with antenatal depression, micronutrients might help them and their babies – new study

  • Written by: Julia J Rucklidge, Professor of Psychology, University of Canterbury
For women with antenatal depression, micronutrients might help them and their babies – new studyGetty Images

Antenatal depression affects 15% to 21% of pregnant women worldwide. It can influence birth outcomes and children’s development, as well as increase the risk of post-natal depression.

Current treatments like therapy can be inaccessible and antidepressants can carry risks for developing infants.

Over the past two decades, research...

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