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Depression Causes Preemies

Depression is more dangerous before the baby is born, researchers say

By Julia , Newser User

Posted Apr 4, 2007 8:40 AM CDT

(Newser) – Most new mothers with post-partum depression are ill long before their babies are born, the first study of clinical depression during pregnancy has found. The research, conducted at the Institute of Psychiatry in London, shows that depression, triggered by a natural increase in stress hormones... Read full story »

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Depression is more dangerous before the baby is born, researchers say

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