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Premature babies & depression linked

Babies are more likely to be born premature if either parent suffers depression around the time of p...
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6:28 AM - 20 Jan 2016



Premature babies & depression...

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Premature babies & depression linked

TodayFM
TodayFM

6:28 AM - 20 Jan 2016



Babies are more likely to be born premature if either parent suffers depression around the time of pregnancy.

Researchers in Sweden say cases in men are associated with a 38 percent increased risk of very premature birth.

Dr Patrick O'Brien from the UK's Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists says there are some theories as to why this might be - but much more research is needed:



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