Depression among mothers is still one of the most common, but unrecognized, undiagnosed and untreated complications of pregnancy, with 10-20% of women experiencing depression during pregnancy or in the first twelve months following pregnancy.  The rate for low-income or minority women may reach 40%.  The healthy development of a child can be significantly impacted by maternal depression.  At young ages, depression among mothers is associated with a child's lower level of activity and fussiness, as well as problems with social interactions and greater … [read more]