Abstract:Background: Postpartum depression (PPD), a mood disorder with a relatively unknown cause, affects around 1 in 8 women in the United States. Micronutrients levels may contribute to the pathophysiology of mood disorders and depression. This study aimed to examine the relationship between the intake of preconception vitamin supplements and the development of PPD.
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