Perinatal outcomes of Aboriginal women with mental health disorders.

Akilew Awoke AdaneCarrington Cj ShepherdRoz WalkerHelen D BaileyMegan GalballyRhonda Marriott

Published in: The Australian and New Zealand journal of psychiatry (2023)

This large population-based study demonstrated an increased risk of several adverse birth outcomes among Aboriginal women with mental disorders. Holistic perinatal care, treatment and support for women with mental disorders may reduce the burden of adverse birth outcomes.

Keyphrases

mental health
pregnant women
healthcare
gestational age
emergency department
metabolic syndrome
adipose tissue
pregnancy outcomes
combination therapy
glycemic control
skeletal muscle
insulin resistance