A study finds women with concussion history are 25% more likely to face severe mental health issues after childbirth.

A Canadian study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry found that women with a history of concussions are 25% more likely to experience severe mental health issues after childbirth. Analyzing over 750,000 cases in Ontario, the research revealed that 11% of women with concussions faced severe maternal mental illness compared to 7% without. The study emphasizes the need for routine screening of concussion history in prenatal care to provide necessary mental health support.

November 04, 2024
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