The Impact of Stress and Depression on the Outcome of Human Gestation.

Many researchers have reported on the high prevalence of anxiety and depression during pregnancy as well as the influence on delivery outcomes during the past decade. Preterm birth and premature labor, bleeding, higher frequency of cesarean section (CS), low birth weight, preeclampsia, stillbirth, miscarriage, NICU hospitalization, and a low Apgar score are the most commonly referenced outcomes assessed. Clarifying the relationship between exposure and result may help us to understand the risk factors and guide us to future clinical and research practices.