ArticleJournal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association2025
Mental health in pregnancy complicated by fetal anomaly: depression screening and referrals in a single fetal care center.
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- Postpartum Depression in High-Risk Pregnancies: Findings from a Telepsychiatry-Based Longitudinal Follow-Up.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- Prenatal Psychosocial Distress Screening for Individuals Experiencing Pregnancies Complicated by Fetal Anomalies.Journal of personalized medicine · 2025Article
- Interpersonal relationships after prenatal diagnosis of congenital heart disease: Social stressors and supports.Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association · 2025Article
- Supporting parents' emotional and mental health in the antenatal consultation.Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association · 2025Review
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Abstract
objectiveTo quantify depression screening rates in a fetal care center, identify characteristics associated with screenings and identify mental health referral uptake rates STUDY
designThis retrospective cohort study of 166 patients in a single fetal care center investigated patients screened during pregnancy with the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
resultsPatients screened positive for depression at a rate of 31.9% using 10 as the cut-off score at their first mental health consult following diagnosis. Patients with a prior mental health diagnosis and lacked insurance or had state insurance were more likely to screen positive. Additionally, patients were more likely to screen positive with a severe fetal diagnosis or uncertain fetal prognosis. Patients were likely to accept a referral for therapy; fewer accepted a referral for pharmacotherapy
conclusionFetal care center patients are at risk of depressed mood and may be identified through universal screening. Particular attention should be provided to patients with an uncertain fetal prognosis and other identified characteristics.
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