The American Heart Association is urging hospitals and health care providers to screen for depression and anxiety during and up to one year after pregnancy.

The new recommendations underscores that depression and anxiety can cause long-term heart issues for mothers, as well as pregnancy complications.

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The American Heart Association now recommends health care providers screen for depression and anxiety during and up to one year after pregnancy.

Identifying and treating risk factors for depression, anxiety and other psychological health conditions during pregnancy and postpartum may improve short- and long-term health outcomes for both mother and child,

The American Heart Association issued a scientific statement highlighting the significance of mental health in maternal CV health and provided considerations for pharmacological and behavioral intervention.

The AHA says psychological conditions during pregnancy and up to a year after birth are the leading causes of maternal death in the U.S.

Identifying and treating risk factors for depression, anxiety and other psychological health conditions during pregnancy and postpartum may improve short- and long-term health outcomes for both mother and child,