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Maternal Mental-Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum Period: A Review of Recent Trends and Interventions
Astha Srivastava, Mohit Sharma
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Indian Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine 13(1):p 25-27, January-June 2026. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/ijmfnm.2347.999X.13126.4
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Astha Srivastava, Mohit Sharma. Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum Period: A Review of Recent Trends and Interventions. Indian J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2026; 13(1): 25-27.Timeline
Received : December 04, 2025
Accepted : January 19, 2026
Published : June 30, 2026
Abstract
Maternal mental health has gained increasing attention as a critical component of maternal and child well-being. Depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders during pregnancy and the postpartum period can adversely affect both mother and child. This review explores the prevalence, risk factors, screening tools, and intervention strategies related to maternal mental health, with a special focus on low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Despite the growing wareness, gaps remain in the integration of mental health services into maternal healthcare. The review recommends culturally appropriate and scalable mental health interventions to enhance maternal outcomes.
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Astha Srivastava, Mohit Sharma. Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum Period: A Review of Recent Trends and Interventions. Indian J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2026; 13(1): 25-27.
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/ijmfnm.2347.999X.13126.4
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| Received | December 04, 2025 |
| Accepted | January 19, 2026 |
| Published | June 30, 2026 |
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Attribution-Non-commercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0)
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