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Treating depression during pregnancy may benefit baby’s brain development – new research

2026-10-16T12:23:55.000Z

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  • Depression affects 1 in 5 women during pregnancy.
  • SDI Productions/E+ via Getty Images Treating pregnant women’s depression with a short course of talk therapy doesn’t just improve their health – it can also shape how their babies’ brains develop before birth.
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  1. The Conversation · Health — Treating depression during pregnancy may benefit baby’s brain development – new research