Maternal Antibiotic Exposure and the Risk of Developing Antenatal Depressive Symptoms.

ABSTRACT: Background: Antenatal depression is common and has significant consequences. The literature suggests that antibiotic exposure may be associated with depression. Many individuals are exposed to antibiotics during pregnancy. Further investigation of the association between antenatal antibiotic use and the development of depression during pregnancy is needed. Methods: A national prospective observational cohort study of pregnant individuals was undertaken using an online survey, completed during the third trimester. Antenatal depressive symptoms (ADSs) were defined as having an Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale score of ≥13 and/or receiving a clinical diagnosis of depression. Results: One in six individuals (16.5%, n = 977) experienced ADSs during their pregnanc

SUBMITTER: Pouranayatihosseinabad M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10932309 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature