Maternal Psychological Distress Before and After Childbirth and Neurodevelopmental Delay in Toddlers

In this cohort study of 82 418 mother-child pairs, maternal psychological distress at 1 year post partum had an estimated higher risk of neurodevelopmental delay in toddlers than psychological distress during pregnancy. These findings suggest the importance of maintaining maternal mental health from pregnancy through 1 year post partum.

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JAMA Network Open
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2025-10-31
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https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.40907
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2
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Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
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Abstract

In this cohort study of 82 418 mother-child pairs, maternal psychological distress at 1 year post partum had an estimated higher risk of neurodevelopmental delay in toddlers than psychological distress during pregnancy. These findings suggest the importance of maintaining maternal mental health from pregnancy through 1 year post partum.

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