{"title":"Association between gestational hypnotic benzodiazepine receptor agonists exposure and adverse pregnancy outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"Xinyuan Wang, Jun Xu, Yifei Mo, Linrun Wang","doi":"10.1007/s00737-024-01516-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00737-024-01516-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Hypnotic benzodiazepine receptor agonists (HBRA) are frequently prescribed in pregnancy but little is known about their effects on pregnancy outcomes. Herein, we systematically reviewed the evidence on the effects of HBRA exposure during pregnancy and risk of preterm birth (PTB), small for gestational age (SGA), birth defects, and low birth weight (LBW).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We reviewed the databases of PubMed, CENTRAL, Embase, Scopus, and Web of Science from the earliest possible date to 17th May 2024 and included all studies examining adverse pregnancy outcomes with gestational exposure to HBRA.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Nine studies were included. Meta-analysis showed that HBRA exposure led to a significant increase in the risk of PTB (OR: 1.28 95% CI: 1.05, 1.56 I<sup>2</sup> = 73%), SGA (OR: 1.24 95% CI: 1.18, 1.30 I<sup>2</sup> = 0%), and LBW (OR: 1.51 95% CI: 1.27, 1.78 I<sup>2</sup> = 26%). We noted no significant association between HBRA exposure in pregnancy and subsequent birth defects (OR: 0.90 95% CI: 0.63, 1.28 I<sup>2</sup> = 56%). Subgroup analysis based on exposure time, type of HBRA, method of assessment of exposure, control of psychiatric diagnosis, and psychotropic drugs altered the results of PTB and SGA but not for birth defects.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>HBRA exposure during pregnancy may lead to a small but significant increase in the risk of PTB, SGA, and LBW. HBRA is not associated with an increased risk of birth defects. There are several limitations of current evidence especially with regards to adjustment for psychiatric illness and co-mediations which need to be overcome by future studies.</p>","PeriodicalId":8369,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Women's Mental Health","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142307008","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Julia Garon-Bissonnette, Christian A L Bean, Emilia F Cárdenas, Maya Jackson, George Abitante, Kathryn L Humphreys, Autumn Kujawa
{"title":"Longitudinal associations between prenatal internalizing symptoms and mindfulness traits with postnatal bonding difficulties.","authors":"Julia Garon-Bissonnette, Christian A L Bean, Emilia F Cárdenas, Maya Jackson, George Abitante, Kathryn L Humphreys, Autumn Kujawa","doi":"10.1007/s00737-024-01518-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00737-024-01518-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Mothers' reported connection, or bond, with their infants develops across the early postnatal period and is relevant to mother and offspring functioning. Little is known, however, about early predictors of bonding difficulties over time. The present study examined prenatal anxiety, depressive symptoms, and trait mindfulness and variation in bonding difficulties in mothers across the first two months postnatal.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Participants were 120 pregnant women (M<sub>age</sub>=31.09 years, SD = 4.81; 80% White). Measures of anxiety, depression, and five facets of mindfulness were administered mid-pregnancy (approximately 20 weeks gestation) and bonding difficulties were assessed every two weeks from approximately 1 to 7 weeks postnatal.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Using multilevel modeling to account for within-person repeated assessments, we found an inverted U-shaped pattern across time such that bonding difficulties initially worsened before improving around five weeks postnatal. Prenatal anxiety and depressive symptoms were longitudinally associated with greater bonding difficulties overall and were unrelated to the trajectory of change. The mindfulness facets of acting with awareness and being nonjudging of one's own experience were longitudinally associated with less bonding difficulties overall, weaker initial increases in bonding difficulties, and earlier improvements.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Prenatal anxiety and depression may be risk factors for bonding difficulties that are persistent across the early postnatal period. In contrast, mindfulness tendencies before childbirth, specifically acting with awareness and being nonjudging towards oneself, may support early feelings of bonding over time.</p>","PeriodicalId":8369,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Women's Mental Health","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142307009","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sarah Glynne, Aini Kamal, Ahmed M Kamel, Dan Reisel, Louise Newson
{"title":"Effect of transdermal testosterone therapy on mood and cognitive symptoms in peri- and postmenopausal women: a pilot study.","authors":"Sarah Glynne, Aini Kamal, Ahmed M Kamel, Dan Reisel, Louise Newson","doi":"10.1007/s00737-024-01513-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00737-024-01513-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of testosterone therapy on mood and cognitive symptoms in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A retrospective cohort study undertaken in a UK specialist menopause clinic. 510 women using hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with persistent low libido, cognitive and negative mood symptoms were treated with testosterone cream or gel for 4 months. A modified version of the Greene Climacteric Scale was used to measure self-reported symptom frequency and severity at baseline and 4 months after initiating treatment.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>All nine cognitive and mood symptoms significantly improved across the study period. Mood improved more than cognition (47% of women reported an improvement in mood vs. 39% reported an improvement in cognition; 34% vs. 22% decrease in mean symptom scores, respectively). Regarding libido, 52% of women reported an improvement; mean symptom score decreased by 33%.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Transdermal testosterone therapy for 4 months was associated with significant improvements in mood and cognition. Further research including randomised clinical trials are needed to establish the long-term efficacy and safety of testosterone for the treatment of menopausal cognitive and psychological symptoms.</p>","PeriodicalId":8369,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Women's Mental Health","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142279874","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Birthing a new maternal cognition literature: 10 recommendations for future research.","authors":"Edwina R Orchard, Helena J V Rutherford","doi":"10.1007/s00737-024-01514-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00737-024-01514-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Whilst the field of maternal cognition is gaining interest, with a recent increase in publications, there are still only a handful of existing studies. This presents a unique opportunity for reflection and growth, advancing scientific rigor to ensure that future interpretations of maternal cognitive functioning are based on robust, generalizable data. With this in mind, we offer ten recommendations for future cognitive research in motherhood, with a focus on intentional study design. A study's design dictates the questions that can be asked, and the answers that can be gleaned from collected data, making study design a cornerstone of robust and reproducible science. These recommendations are intended as a resource for study conceptualization and design, participant recruitment, result interpretation, and peer review.</p>","PeriodicalId":8369,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Women's Mental Health","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142279873","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nasya S. Tan, Tyler G. James, Kimberly S. McKee, Tiffany A. Moore Simas, Lauren D. Smith, Michael M. McKee, Monika Mitra
{"title":"Antenatal depression and drug use among deaf and hard-of-hearing birthing parents: results from a U.S. National Survey","authors":"Nasya S. Tan, Tyler G. James, Kimberly S. McKee, Tiffany A. Moore Simas, Lauren D. Smith, Michael M. McKee, Monika Mitra","doi":"10.1007/s00737-024-01512-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00737-024-01512-7","url":null,"abstract":"<h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Purpose</h3><p>This study aimed to investigate antenatal depression and drug use among deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) birthing parents who use American Sign Language (ASL), spoken English, or bilingually both ASL and English.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Methods</h3><p>DHH participants in the United States responded to the Survey on Pregnancy Experiences of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Women. Respondents self-reported their antenatal depression diagnoses and drug use (i.e., pain relievers, cannabis, or illicit drugs) during their last pregnancy. Poisson regression models were used to estimate prevalence ratios, adjusting for age, race/ethnicity, education, marital status, and parity.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Results</h3><p>The average age of respondents (<i>n</i> = 587) was 35 years. Respondents were predominantly non-Hispanic white (80%), college educated (60%), and married (74%). Relative to DHH English-speakers, DHH ASL-users had lower prevalence of reporting antenatal depression diagnosis (aPR = 0.40, 95% CI: 0.23 to 0.72). DHH people who reported antenatal depression diagnosis had higher prevalence of reporting antenatal drug use (PR = 2.34, 95% CI: 1.65 to 3.33). There were no significant associations between preferred language and antenatal drug use.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Conclusions</h3><p>DHH ASL-users are less likely to report receiving an antenatal depression diagnosis compared to DHH English-speakers. Given well-documented patient-provider communication barriers among DHH ASL-users, it is unclear if the lower prevalence observed in this study is the result of inadequate or inaccessible screening during pregnancy. Future work should consider universal use of linguistically appropriate screening tools for DHH birthing parents in both clinical and research settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":8369,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Women's Mental Health","volume":"8 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":4.5,"publicationDate":"2024-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142186072","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dominique Eugene, Jani Nöthling, Lorenzo Tarsitani, Christina Palantza, Davide Papola, Corrado Barbui, Richard Bryant, Catherine Panter-Brick, Brian J Hall, Agnes Iok Fok Lam, Anja C Huizink, Daniela Fuhr, Fredrick Dermawan Purba, Ellenor Mittendorfer-Rutz, Dhini Andriani, Judith van der Waerden, Ceren Acartürk, Gülşah Kurt, Sebastian Burchert, Christine Knaevelsrud, Anke B Witteveen, Martina Patane, Soledad Quero, Amanda Díaz-García, Naser Morina, Irene Pinucci, Marit Sijbrandij, Soraya Seedat
{"title":"Mental health during the Covid-19 pandemic: An international comparison of gender-related home and work-related responsibilities, and social support.","authors":"Dominique Eugene, Jani Nöthling, Lorenzo Tarsitani, Christina Palantza, Davide Papola, Corrado Barbui, Richard Bryant, Catherine Panter-Brick, Brian J Hall, Agnes Iok Fok Lam, Anja C Huizink, Daniela Fuhr, Fredrick Dermawan Purba, Ellenor Mittendorfer-Rutz, Dhini Andriani, Judith van der Waerden, Ceren Acartürk, Gülşah Kurt, Sebastian Burchert, Christine Knaevelsrud, Anke B Witteveen, Martina Patane, Soledad Quero, Amanda Díaz-García, Naser Morina, Irene Pinucci, Marit Sijbrandij, Soraya Seedat","doi":"10.1007/s00737-024-01497-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00737-024-01497-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>PURPOSE : To assess gender differences in COVID-19 related changes in home and work responsibilities longitudinally, and determine whether these differences, together with other potential risk and protective factors, are associated with depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptomatology.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Symptoms of depression, anxiety, and PTSD were measured using an online survey instrument, between May 2020 and April 2021, in four waves completed at 3-monthly intervals. Analyses were based on data from the COvid MEntal healTh (COMET) survey which investigated the mental health effects of the COVID-19 outbreak spanning 13 countries on five continents in N = 7,909 participants.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>From the first to the last wave, women reported a greater increase in home and work responsibilities, and had higher depression, anxiety and PTSD scores compared to men. Women who reported a reduction in income due to the pandemic had higher depression scores. Working harder and experiencing a reduction in income were also associated with higher anxiety scores in women but not in men. Women were more likely to score above the cut-off for depression (32.5% vs 23.6%, p < .001), anxiety (21.2% vs 14.4%, p < .001) and PTSD (21.2% vs 14.4%, p < .001) than men during the first wave. Stronger reliance on socially supported coping mechanisms was a risk factor for depression, anxiety and PTSD in men and women.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Women were more likely to report mental health problems which may be related to the gender disproportionate increase in home and work responsibilities but not necessarily due to COVID-19 stressors.</p>","PeriodicalId":8369,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Women's Mental Health","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142131695","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Mediating attentional control between depression and problematic Internet use in female adolescents: the role of attentional focusing and shifting.","authors":"Shan-Mei Chang, Tzu-Pei Yeh, Wei-Fen Ma, Ya-Fang Ho, Ting-Gang Chang","doi":"10.1007/s00737-024-01511-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00737-024-01511-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Female adolescents are more prone to depression compared with male adolescents, and depression is often associated with poor attentional control and problematic internet use (PIU). Attentional control includes both focusing and shifting functions. Focusing refers to the ability to direct attention to a task despite distractions. Shifting refers to the ability to flexibly switch attention between different tasks. This study examines the mediating role of attentional focusing and shifting between depression and PIU.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Female high school and college students (n = 476) in Taiwan participated in a survey administered at three time points over a seven-month period. The single- and two- mediator models examined their joint mediation effects.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results showed that the direct effect of depression on PIU was significant. The indirect effects also showed that attentional focusing was a negative partial mediator in the relationship between depression and PIU, while attentional shifting was not one.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Informed by attentional theory and digital emotion regulation, addressing depression to mitigate its negative impact on attentional control and negative emotions is crucial. The potential impact, whether harmful or beneficial, of adolescents carefully selecting their online activities to reduce the risk of PIU remains contentious. Given the focus on Taiwanese adolescent girls during the COVID-19 pandemic, further research is needed to extend the applicability of the theory to other periods without being affected by COVID-19.</p>","PeriodicalId":8369,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Women's Mental Health","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142103889","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Alexandria Y Alford, Alisha D Riggins, Joanne Chopak-Foss, Logan T Cowan, Emmanuela C Nwaonumah, Tobi F Oloyede, Sarah T Sejoro, Wendy S Kutten
{"title":"A systematic review of postpartum psychosis resulting in infanticide: missed opportunities in screening, diagnosis, and treatment.","authors":"Alexandria Y Alford, Alisha D Riggins, Joanne Chopak-Foss, Logan T Cowan, Emmanuela C Nwaonumah, Tobi F Oloyede, Sarah T Sejoro, Wendy S Kutten","doi":"10.1007/s00737-024-01508-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00737-024-01508-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Impacting 1 in 1000 women, untreated postpartum psychosis is associated with a 4% infanticide rate. This systematic review aims to identify factors that are associated with infanticide resulting from psychosis in the puerperal period and pinpoint areas of missed opportunity for intervention.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A systematic literature review was conducted in accordance with PRISMA guidelines to identify and synthesize cases of maternal infanticide among perinatal females with evidence of postpartum psychosis. Four independent reviewers screened 231 articles identified in searches of three databases (PsycInfo, PubMed, and Web of Science) for studies conducted from 2013 to 2023.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Twelve studies were included in the final review. Findings indicate that those experiencing puerperal psychosis have increased incidence of infanticide suggesting missed opportunities for intervention and treatment. Common factors in mothers who committed infanticide as a result of delusions and/or hallucinations associated with PMADs were identified, including lack of standardized screening tools, preference for traditional and/or cultural healing practices, and access to care.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The current body of evidence supports developing and evaluating clinical interventions aimed at improving maternal mental health outcomes and infant outcomes in perinatal women experiencing puerperal psychosis.</p>","PeriodicalId":8369,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Women's Mental Health","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142103887","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Andrea Lauren Deierlein, Curie Park, Nishtha Patel, Robin Gagnier, Michele Thorpe
{"title":"Mental health outcomes across the reproductive life course among women with disabilities: a systematic review.","authors":"Andrea Lauren Deierlein, Curie Park, Nishtha Patel, Robin Gagnier, Michele Thorpe","doi":"10.1007/s00737-024-01506-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00737-024-01506-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This systematic review examined literature on mental health outcomes among women with disabilities living in high-income countries within the context of reproductive health, spanning menstruation through menopause.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines, we searched MEDLINE, CINAHL, and PsycINFO databases for studies published through June 2023. Eligible studies were observational, quantitative, and included a comparison group without disabilities.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 2,520 studies were evaluated and 27 studies met inclusion criteria. These studies assessed mental health during prepregnancy, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting among women with and without disabilities. None of the studies examined reproductive health time periods related to menstruation, fertility, or menopause. Women of reproductive age with disabilities were more likely to have poor mental health outcomes compared to women without disabilities. During pregnancy and the postpartum, women with disabilities were at greater risk of diagnosed perinatal mental disorders and psychiatric-related healthcare visits. Findings also suggested mental distress and inadequate emotional and social support related to parenting among women with disabilities. The greatest risks of poor mental health outcomes were often observed among women with intellectual and developmental disabilities and among women with multiple types of disabilities, compared to women without disabilities.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Routine reproductive healthcare visits provide significant prevention and treatment opportunities for poor mental health among women with disabilities. Further research examining mental health outcomes within the context of reproductive health, especially understudied areas of menstruation, fertility, parenting, and menopause, among women with disabilities is needed.</p>","PeriodicalId":8369,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Women's Mental Health","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142103890","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Josephine C P Levy, Tal Yatziv, Madison Bunderson, Cody Bartz, Emily A Vancor, Helena J V Rutherford
{"title":"Anxiety and neural correlates of attention and self-regulation in pregnancy: a resting-state EEG study.","authors":"Josephine C P Levy, Tal Yatziv, Madison Bunderson, Cody Bartz, Emily A Vancor, Helena J V Rutherford","doi":"10.1007/s00737-024-01505-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00737-024-01505-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Pregnant women are particularly vulnerable to experiencing mental health difficulties, especially anxiety. Anxiety in pregnancy can be characterized as having two components: general symptomology experienced in the general population, and pregnancy-related anxiety more focused on pregnancy, delivery, and the future child. In addition, women also commonly report experiencing attentional control and self-regulation difficulties across the peripartum period. However, links between anxiety and neural and cognitive functioning in pregnancy remain unclear. The present study investigated whether anxiety is associated with neural markers of attention and self-regulation measured using electroencephalography (EEG). Specifically, we examined associations between general and pregnancy-related anxiety and (1) beta oscillations, a neural marker of attentional processing; and (2) the coupling of beta and delta oscillations, a neural marker of self-regulation, in frontal and prefrontal regions.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A sample of 135 women in the third trimester of their pregnancy completed a resting-state EEG session.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>General anxiety was associated with increased beta oscillations, in line with research in the general population, interpreted as reflecting hyperarousal. Pregnancy-related anxiety was associated with decreased beta oscillations, interpreted as reflecting inattention and mind-wandering. Moreover, pregnancy-related anxiety, but not general anxiety, was linked to stronger delta-beta coupling, suggesting anxiety specifically related to the pregnancy is associated with investing greater effort in self-regulation.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Our results suggest that general and pregnancy-related anxiety may differentially relate to neural patterns underlying attention and self-regulation in pregnancy.</p>","PeriodicalId":8369,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Women's Mental Health","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142103888","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}