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title: Maternal Mental Illness
description: Structural changes occur as mothers undergo the childbearing process, impacting their physical, mental, and behavioral health. Individuals who are pregnant or recently have had a child are likely to develop depression or anxiety, which are among the most prevalent illnesses in maternal populations.
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# [Maternal Mental Illness](https://paloaltou.edu/resources/business-of-practice-blog/maternal-mental-illness)

 Written by [Jasmine Monfared](https://paloaltou.edu/resources/business-of-practice-blog/author/jasmine-monfared) | Oct 24, 2023 4:25:00 PM

Structural changes occur as mothers undergo the childbearing process, impacting their physical, mental, and behavioral health. Individuals who are pregnant or recently have had a child are likely to develop depression or anxiety, which are among the most prevalent illnesses in maternal populations.

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