Lack of support, fertility struggles raise risk of maternal depression – Dr Appea

play videoDr Vanessa Appea (L) speaking in an interview on GhanaWeb TV Consultant Physician in Genito-Urinary Medicine and HIV Medicine, Dr Vanessa Appea, has identified inadequate family support, previous mental health conditions and fertility struggles as some of the major factors that increase a woman's risk of developing maternal depression.

She added that a previous history of mental illness, a family history of mental health conditions, complicated pregnancies and multiple births can also increase the likelihood of maternal depression.

Nearly 50% of new, expectant mothers face mental health struggles - Expert "One of the most crucial things is support.