Summary:

- The article discusses a study that examined the association between maternal depression during pregnancy and child neurodevelopmental outcomes at 24 months of age.
- The study found that maternal depressive symptoms during pregnancy were associated with poorer cognitive, language, and motor development in children at 24 months of age, even after adjusting for postnatal maternal depression.
- The findings highlight the importance of screening and addressing maternal mental health during pregnancy to support optimal child neurodevelopmental outcomes.