Lithium Use in Pregnancy and the Risk of Adverse Perinatal Outcomes
A new cohort study from Australia found that lithium use during pregnancy was linked to a two-fold increased risk of spontaneous preterm birth, along with higher risks of a large for gestational age infant and congenital cardiac malformations. We review how these findings compare with prior research and what they mean for women with bipolar disorder who are using — or considering — lithium during pregnancy.
Weekly Roundup for August 14, 2026: Recent Publications in Women’s Mental Health
This week’s roundup examines medication safety in pregnancy, postpartum depression treatments, opioid and cannabis use, and emerging research on women’s ADHD.
New Research from the CWMH: Data on the Reproductive Safety of Vortioxetine
New prospective data on 56 first-trimester vortioxetine exposures found no major malformations, offering reassuring but still preliminary reproductive safety information.
Weekly Roundup for August 7, 2026: Recent Publications in Women’s Mental Health
This week’s roundup discusses the impact of hormonal contraception on mood and covers new data on the use of ADHD medications, antidepressants, and antipsychotics during pregnancy.
So Glad You Asked Podcast: Lee Cohen, MD and Kristin Lasseter, MD on Postpartum Depression
Reproductive psychiatrists Dr. Kristin Lasseter and Dr. Lee Cohen join Dr. Ruta and Allie for a conversation on the treatment and prevention of postpartum depression.
Understanding Postpartum Psychosis: Beyond the Headlines
Postpartum psychosis is the most severe form of postpartum psychiatric illness. What are the signs and symptoms?