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Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the mental health status of pregnant and postpartum women and identify the factors affecting perinatal depression and anxiety. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 286 pregnant and postpartum women who completed questionnaires, including the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), Korean Version of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (K-EPDS), and Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7). Results: Symptoms of depression and anxiety were prevalent among participants. PHQ-9-positive cases were significantly less frequent in women from nuclear families, and their Pregnancy Stress Scale scores were significantly higher. K-EPDS-positive women had significantly lower rates of wanted pregnancies and marital satisfaction. GAD-7-positive cases showed significantly lower rates of wanted pregnancies, lower levels of social support, and higher Pregnancy Stress Scale scores. 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