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New mothers, already prone to anxiety and depression, are hit harder by the distancing and measures surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.
13 Jul 2020
byPank Jit Sin
The COVID-19 pandemic situation is a cause for concern. In healthy individuals, the disease may cause fear and anxiety. [Available at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/managing-stress-anxiety.html Accessed on 22 June] Adding this to the stress of delivery makes the risk of developing depression and anxiety is even higher in pregnant and postpartum women.