Anxiety, Depression and Stress in Pregnancy: Effects of Women

Dear Colleagues,

Pregnancy is a time of very dynamic change to a woman's body function and mental well-being. This period is often portrayed as a time of great joy and happiness; however, this is not the case for all women. Some women are vulnerable to stress, a high level of anxiety and/or depression during pregnancy and in the postnatal period. Risk factors, including a high-risk pregnancy and pregnancy complications, e.g., biological, psychological or socio-cultural, can increase the symptoms of depression or anxiety and have adverse impacts on maternal and child outcomes.

For this Special Issue of IJERPH, we aim to present a collection of innovative, high-quality research studies, both theoretical and practical, on pregnancy in the context of women. This will focus on the difficulties and issues related to health and illness across pregnancy as well as in the post-delivery period. We cordially invite authors to submit original research, case studies and review articles that address major gaps in the existing body of research or provide an in-depth analysis of the present state of knowledge. Both qualitative and quantitative studies and reviews will be considered.

We would welcome your expertise and professional knowledge as an essential contribution to the quality of this Special Issue of IJERPH.

Prof. Mariola Bidzan
Dr. Łucja Bieleninik
Dr. Karolina Lutkiewicz
Guest Editors

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