The impacts of Covid-19 on perinatal mental health- Part 1

Ibiwoye, Oluwaseun, Hill, James Edward orcid iconORCID: 0000-0003-1430-6927, Harrison, Joanna orcid iconORCID: 0000-0001-8963-7240 and Thomson, Gillian orcid iconORCID: 0000-0003-3392-8182 (2022) The impacts of Covid-19 on perinatal mental health- Part 1. The Practising Midwife .

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Abstract

• The COVId-19 pandemic is associated with an increased prevalence of depression and anxiety in the perinatal period  
• It is imperative to prioritise the processes for early recognition, referral, and treatment of pregnant women with mental illness  
• There is a need for further research to identify potential protective and risk factors for mental illness in the perinatal period, especially during the pandemic


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