RELATIONSHIP OF GESTATIONAL ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION IN FETAL DEVELOPMENT
INTRODUCTION: Pregnancy is a period marked by changes in the environment psychosocial and physical-chemical behavior of women, causing them to experience disorders such as anxiety and depression during this phase. Its incidence and consequence quality of life of 15% to 20% of globally affected women, a literature review analyze a relationship between these pathologies and their impacts on fetal development. PURPOSE: Check if anxiety and depression affect fetal development during pregnancy as well as analyze its pathophysiological mechanisms and effects on the fetus. METHODS: Searches were performed on the databases SCIELO, Google Scholar, PUBMED and 18 studies have been selected in the Portuguese and English languages, since 2001 2019. RESULTS: Relationship was found between anxiety and depression. fetal development. This occurs through transmission through the placenta, maternal hormonal changes to the effect. Illustrated by low birth weight, childbirth premature growth restriction and marked stress. These effects can be because they alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression, as women have greater tendency to use licit and illicit drugs. CONCLUSION: The increase in Levels of anxiety and depression beyond the risk limit have direct implications for maternal and fetal health. It is emphasized the need for further studies on the subject, since it is precarious and that, through the intervention of the health team, these conditions can be minimized. Thus, it is possible to improve the pregnant woman's quality of life and fulfill.
Keywords: Depression; Anxiety: Pregnancy; Fetal Development;
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