Discusion

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250 words discussion

While � previous approaches to mental health in the perinatal period focused on � �postnatal depression�, more recent studies suggest that:
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� Antenatal depressive symptoms are as common � as postnatal symptoms
� Depression identified postnatally begins � antenatally in up to 40% of women; and
� Anxiety disorders may be as common as depression � in the perinatal period � (beyond blue
2011, pg1)
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beyond blue, � 2011,Clinical practice guidelines Depression and related disorders � �anxiety, bipolar disorder and puerperal psychosis �in the perinatal period

A � guideline for primary care health professionals.www.beyondblue.org.au

Question

Identify �factors that can increase a woman�s vulnerability to anxiety and/ or � depression during the antenatal period. Discuss why managing antenatal � anxiety and depression is important.

The following document may assist and can � be accessed at:
�https://www.beyondblue.org.au/resources/health-professionals/clinical-practice-guidelines/perinatal-clinical-practice-guidelines