Suicide Risks in Pregnant Women

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suicide and pregnancy

Up to 1 in 5 pregnant women are depressed and almost 30% of pregnant women with depression had experienced suicidal ideation. The most common variable  associated with a higher rate of suicide among pregnant women is intimate partner violence.  

Patrick Hudson MA, MD, 1101 Medical Arts Blvd. NE #3/300, Albuquerque, NM, USA Tel: 505-842-5300 (Samaritan)