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Depression During Pregnancy Affect Infant’s Brain Anatomy, But No Change with Prenatal Exposure to SSRIs
Infants exposed to maternal depression during pregnancy had significantly larger subcortical grey matter volumes and smaller midbrain volumes.
In Brief: Postpartum Depression Common in COVID-Positive Women Separated from Their Newborns
Women may experience depression and post-traumatic symptoms, especially those who were separated from their newborns after delivery and those with severe COVID-19 illness during pregnancy or after delivery.
Essential Reads: A Clinical Guide for the Diagnosis and Treatment of PMDD
In an evidence-based review published in 2012, Laura Wakil, Samantha Meltzer-Brody, and Susan Girdler present a thorough review of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), reviewing its diagnosis and treatment options.
ACTIVE RESEARCH STUDIES
- Preventing depressive relapse in pregnancy and the postpartum
SPECIALTY AREAS
PMS & PMDD
When PMS symptoms interfere with functioning and quality of life
Fertility & Mental Health
Stress, depression, and anxiety associated with infertility and its treatment
Perinatal Substance Use
How can we best address substance use in women of reproductive age?
Menopausal Symptoms
Depression, hot flashes, sleep disturbance… What are safe treatment for symptomatic midlife women?
Psychiatric Disorders During Pregnancy
Weighing the risks and benefits of pharmacologic treatment during pregnancy
Breastfeeding & Psychiatric Medications
How safe is it for women to take medications and breastfeed?
Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders
Most women suffering from postpartum depression do not receive adequate care
