Impact of Transfer of Maternal Care for Fetal Anomalies on Maternal Depression and Anxiety Screening: A Prospective Cohort at a Tertiary Care Center

Author:

Buskmiller CaraORCID,Greenwood Lauren A.,Alpuing Radilla Linda A.ORCID,Lane Keneshia,Gray Lauren L.,Ivey R. Todd,Carrol Matthew R.ORCID,Munoz Jessian L.,Sanz Cortes Magdalena,Nassr Ahmed A.,Belfort Michael A.,Horst Karen,Donepudi Roopali V.ORCID

Abstract

<b><i>Introduction:</i></b> Perinatal depression and anxiety are major causes of maternal morbidity, and are more common in high-risk pregnancies compared to low-risk pregnancies. This study used validated screening tools to assess the prevalence of depression and anxiety symptoms in pregnant patients who transferred their obstetric care to a specialized fetal center for fetal anomaly. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> This is a prospective cohort of patients with a fetal anomaly prompting transfer of obstetric care to Texas Children’s Hospital Fetal Center between January 2021 and February 2022. The primary outcome was a self-assessed Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale score of 13 or higher, either antepartum or postpartum (“ever-positive EPDS”). Secondary outcomes included self-assessed Perinatal Anxiety Screening Scale (PASS) scores of 21 or higher (“ever-positive PASS”), obstetric outcomes, and neonatal outcomes. A frequentist analysis was performed. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Of 149 women who transferred to Texas Children’s Hospital during the study period, 94 enrolled in this study. Twenty-six percent of women had an ever-positive EPDS; 20% of patients had an ever-positive PASS. Patients were more likely to have an ever-positive EPDS if they were single (46% compared to 20%, <i>p</i> = 0.025). Women who had an ever-positive EPDS were more likely to be referred to psychiatry (46% compared to 14%, <i>p</i> = 0.004) and psychotherapy (29% compared to 1%, <i>p</i> &lt; 0.001). Surprisingly, patients were more likely to have an ever-positive PASS if they reported <i>good</i> social support (<i>p</i> = 0.03). Antepartum EPDS and PASS scores had no relationship with postpartum EPDS scores. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> Women who transfer care to a tertiary setting have positive EPDS scores at double the rate of the general population, but tend to experience this either antepartum or postpartum (not both). Fetal centers should be prepared to screen for mental health symptoms before and after delivery and provide appropriate referral or treatment.

Publisher

S. Karger AG

Subject

Obstetrics and Gynecology,Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and imaging,Embryology,General Medicine,Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health

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