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MS Linked to Higher Peripartum Depression

Study finds mothers with MS have a higher risk of peripartum mental illness, with 50.3% affected in the first postpartum year—emphasizing the need for early intervention.

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  1. Mothers with multiple sclerosis (MS) have a higher risk of peripartum mental illness.
  2. Incidence is higher during the first postpartum year.
  3. Higher rates of depression, anxiety, psychosis, and substance use disorder were observed in mothers with MS.
  4. The study emphasizes the importance of increased screening and preventive interventions for these high-risk populations.
  5. Ruth Ann Marrie from Dalhousie University emphasized the need for clinicians to be aware of these risks and ensure recommended screening and appropriate treatment for mothers with these diseases.

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