Anxiety, depression, and birth outcomes in a cohort of unmedicated women

Background Even though most of the systematic reviews suggest that depression and anxiety are related to poor neonatal outcomes, it is not yet clear whether a dose–response effect exists.Aim The aim of the present study is to evaluate the amount of depressive and anxiety symptoms in a cohort of pregnant women and its effect on their newborns.Methods Two hundred ninety-nine women were assessed for anxiety and depressive disorders and anxious and...