What You May Have Missed Last Week – December 12, 2021
Cannabis use in preganat and menopausal women, COVID and worse pregnancy outcomes but some antivirals appear to be safe, new fertility trachers.
Essential Reads: Why Non-Randomized Studies Fall Short When Assessing Reproductive Safety
All of our information on the reproductive safety of medications comes from non-randomized studies. However, many of these studies fail to take into consideration other factors associated with maternal psychiatric illness which may also affect outcomes.
Toward a Better Understanding of Opioid Use During Pregnancy
Opioid use during pregnancy co-occurs with other variables that are associated with worse outcomes in children, specifically maternal depression and the use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
Seeking stories from survivors, family members, and clinicians who have grappled with PPD.
Interested in participating in future research at the CWMH? You are invited to complete our interest form.
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
