Outside of weight status, recent research has shown that diet quality, dietary intake, and overall nutritional status can affect the risk of postpartum depression. An association among n-3 fatty acids, serotonin transporter genotype, and postpartum depression has been identified.
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Low-income women with depressive symptoms and life stressors are at risk for low-prenatal diet quality, so intensive dietary intervention before and during pregnancy may be needed
to promote optimal health.
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The risk of maternal and infant mortality and pregnancy-related complications can be reduced with increased access to quality interconception care.