Hypertensive disorders during pregnancy and perinatal mental health symptoms

Existing evidence regarding the association between hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) and the risk of maternal mental illness is inconclusive. This study sought to investigate (a) whether HDP (pre-eclampsia and gestational hypertension) are independently associated with depressive and anxiety symptoms during pregnancy and in the postpartum period, and (b) whether parity moderates any observed associations. The study cohort consisted of...