Axis I Psychopathology and Functional Impairment at the Third Month of Pregnancy

Abstract

One in 5 women presented with a current Axis I disorder, and a higher percentage met criteria for a lifetime Axis I disorder. Early detection of psychopathology at the beginning of pregnancy may help to plan an adequate treatment in order to achieve a better postpartum adjustment and to reduce the risk of adverse obstetrical and psychopathological outcome.