Pregnancy and Women's Mental Health in Canada
- Public Health of Canada
- Mar 2
- 1 min read
Results from the Canadian Maternity Experiences Survey
Summary
In the postpartum period, 7.5% of women reported depressive symptoms.
Before they became pregnant, 15.5% of women were either diagnosed with depression or treated with anti-depressants.
In the 12 months before childbirth, 12.5% of women reported that most days were very stressful.
Some women (13%) had little or no support available to them during their pregnancy.
Women who experienced physical or sexual abuse were more likely to report postpartum depressive symptoms, a history of depression, stress, and little or no social support.
