Blood manganese levels during pregnancy and postpartum depression: A cohort study among women in Mexico

Occupational studies have shown an association between elevated Mn exposure and depressive symptoms. Blood Mn (BMn) naturally rises during pregnancy due to mobilization from tissues, suggesting it could contribute to pregnancy and postpartum depressive symptoms. To assess the association between BMn levels during pregnancy and postpartum depression (PPD), creating opportunities for possible future interventions. We studied 561 women from the...