Nutrients and perinatal depression: A systematic review

Perinatal depression is a mood disorder occurring during pregnancy (prenatal) and after childbirth (postnatal), with its onset linked to fluctuations in reproductive and stress hormones, as well as neurosteroids. These biochemical changes may be influenced by the gut microbiota, which plays a role in maternal mental health through the gut-brain axis. Emerging research indicates that […]

Past research in non-pregnant and pregnant populations suggests that depression may influence diet during pregnancy, which has a significant impact on the health of both mothers and their children. In this 2020 study, Avalos et al. investigated the relationship between prenatal depression and diet quality during pregnancy overall and by race/ethnicity. It also explored the […]