Women and birth : journal of the Australian College of Midwives
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Gestational diabetes and postnatal depressive symptoms: A prospective cohort study in Western China.
Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) can lead to adverse birth outcomes, but its effect on postnatal depression has not been thoroughly investigated, especially in Asian populations. ⋯ Chinese women with GDM were more susceptible to postnatal depression than others without the condition, despite their depressive symptoms reducing over time after childbirth. It is thus important to raise awareness of postnatal depression amongst healthcare professionals who care for women with GDM.
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Pregnant women and their unborn children are at high risk from both pandemic and seasonal influenza. ⋯ Policy makers need to be cognisant of women's concerns and develop resources for both pregnant women and healthcare workers as part of both future pandemic planning and seasonal vaccination efforts.