Women war veterans face higher risk of mental health problems during pregnancy

Tuesday, December 21, 2010 - 14:10 in Psychology & Sociology

Pregnancy among women veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan appears to increase their risk for mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to a study published in Journal of Women's Health, a peer-reviewed journal published by Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.

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