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Study Reveals Mental Health Crisis Among Ontario Gestational Carriers

7/26/2025

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Gestational carriers in Ontario are grappling with alarming mental health challenges, as revealed by a study in JAMA Network Open. Nearly 20% had previous mental health issues, with new psychiatric conditions significantly rising during and after pregnancy. This urgent finding underscores the need for enhanced mental health screening and support for these brave women.

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Gestational carriers in Ontario are grappling with alarming mental health challenges, as revealed by a study in JAMA Network Open. Nearly 20% had previous mental health issues, with new psychiatric conditions significantly rising during and after pregnancy. This urgent finding underscores the need for enhanced mental health screening and support for these brave women.