Having good mental health can help women have a healthy pregnancy

Having untreated mental illness can lead to a plethora of other issues such as substance abuse, an increased risk of chronic health conditions, and even pregnancy risks such as postpartum depression. It is important to know which symptoms to look out for so that you can recognize and treat your symptoms before they get out of hand. For instance, if you find yourself feeling sad for more than two week time span, then it may be time to speak with your physician about a possible diagnosis.

Key Takeaways:

  • If you experience sadness for more than two weeks at a time, then it may be time to see your physician for a possible depression diagnosis.
  • Being pregnant at a young age has actually shown to result in higher rates of depression as time goes on.
  • Those who are living in stressful situations at home such as dealing with poverty end up experiencing higher rates of depression and other mental illnesses.

“Examples of mental health conditions include depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (also called PTSD) and postpartum depression (also called PPD), among others. All these conditions are common in women of reproductive age (women who can get pregnant).”

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