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Publications in the last 3 years were prioritized, particularly those relating to policy. References were selected through consensus. Sources were PubMed, Ovid, direct data published on government websites, and health policy sources such as the Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"ab-ysc230004-4\">\n                    <jats:title>Findings<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Priority was given to recent sources. Citations from 2022-2023 numbered 26; within the last 5 years, 14; and historical references, 15. Recommendations to address each topic area serve as concluding statements for each section. 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