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1. How many people are affected by postpartum depression?
Dr. Homitsky: Postpartum mood and anxiety disorders are the number one complication of pregnancy, affecting an estimated 1 in 7 women. More than half the time, a woman starts experiencing symptoms of depression during her pregnancy, which is why universal screening for depression is so important during pregnancy. Universal screening during pregnancy improves the identification of women with depressive disorders and allows for earlier treatment.
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