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Although there is likely a bidirectional relationship between support and mental health, a research gap exists in understanding changes in women\u2019s experience of partner support over pregnancy and early childhood, and whether this differs for women with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). This study examines whether women diagnosed with MDD antenatally are at increased risk of deteriorating partner support over the perinatal period, after accounting for demographic effects, ongoing depressive symptoms, stressful life events, and attachment orientation.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>731 women recruited into a longitudinal pregnancy cohort study, the Mercy Pregnancy Emotional Wellbeing Study, were included, of whom 124 were diagnosed with MDD first trimester using the Structured Clinical Interview for the DSM (SCID). Perceived partner support was measured with the Social Support Effectiveness Questionnaire (SSEQ) in third trimester, 6 and 12 months, and 4 years postpartum. Partner support changes over time were analysed with mixed effects modelling.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>There was an overall small but significant decline in partner support over time for all women. However, this decline was larger for women with MDD between 12 months and 4 years postpartum. Ongoing depressive symptoms, stressful life events, and insecure attachment orientation contributed to perceptions of lower partner support.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The perinatal and early childhood period poses an increased risk for the partner relationship for all women, but this risk is increased for women with MDD. 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