Australia; VIC
Pregnant women who have severe mental illness are more likely to have poor health outcomes, and so are their babies, according to Australian research. The study found that these women were more likely to end up in the High Dependency Unit or Intensive Care Unit, and had higher rates of gestational diabetes, unplanned caesareans, inductions and postpartum haemorrhage. The babies also had higher chances of being admitted to Special Care Nursery, having a low newborn health score (Apgar score) at 5 minutes, being born preterm, and having low birthweight. The authors say enhancing care for women with severe mental illness before conception may be effective in improving health outcomes for pregnant women and their babies.
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