Beyondblue has also undertaken research showing that up to 10% of pregnant women develop antenatal depression and this increases to about 16%following the birth (postnatal depression). Anxiety is also common in the ante- and post-natal periods. Given these facts, beyondblue has worked since September 2008 to develop the first Australian guidelines for the treatment of mental health problems in women during in the perinatal period. "Detecting and treating mental health disorders in the perinatal period is critical. There is clear evidence that if left untreated, there can be serious consequences for mothers, their infants and their families."
Clinical Practice guidelines for depression and related disorders - anxiety, bipolar disorder and puerperal psychosis - in the perinatal period is aimed at all health professionals working with women in the perinatal period (pregnancy and the first year after birth).
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