childhood sexual abuse

Childhood Sexual Abuse and Risk for Perinatal Depression

Various studies have observed an association between history of abuse and increased risk for perinatal depression. The data regarding childhood sexual abuse (CSA) in particular have been less consistent. A recent review of the literature [...]

By Ruta Nonacs, MD PhD|2026-01-11T11:58:11-04:00May 11th, 2015|Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders, Prevalence & Risk Factors, Psychiatric Disorders During Pregnancy|Comments Off

Abuse as a Risk Factor for Perinatal Depression

Two recent reports explore the relationship between abuse and risk for perinatal depression. The first is a study which analyzed data from 53,065 pregnant women participating in the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study (MoBa). [...]

By MGH Center for Women's Mental Health|2015-07-07T11:30:43-04:00March 16th, 2015|Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders, Prevalence & Risk Factors, Psychiatric Disorders During Pregnancy|Comments Off