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This meta-analysis aimed to quantitatively assess the association between antenatal depression and the risk of GDM.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>We systematically searched PubMed, Embase, Wanfang, and the Cochrane Library from inception to June 12, 2025, for observational studies reporting the association between depression during pregnancy and GDM. Pooled odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated using a random-effects model.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>A total of eight studies were included in the meta-analysis. The pooled analysis showed that maternal depression during pregnancy was significantly associated with an increased risk of GDM (OR = 1.37, 95% CI: 1.20-1.54). Subgroup analyses based on country, depression assessment tool, and study design showed consistent results. Sensitivity analyses confirmed the stability of the results. No significant publication bias was detected.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>This meta-analysis suggests that maternal depression during pregnancy is associated with a significantly increased risk of developing GDM. 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