Allison Baker, MD on the Specialized Care of Pregnant and Postpartum Women with ADHD
To better care for pregnant and postpartum mothers with ADHD, clinicians should understand the unique facets of ADHD in women, how symptoms change during pregnancy and the postpartum period, and how to help new parents make decisions around medication use and ADHD symptom management.
Neuroimaging Study Sheds Light on the Impact of Maternal Depression and Prenatal Antidepressant Exposure on Fetal Brain Development
At 7 years of age, children exposed to maternal depression during pregnancy or SSRI antidepressants exhibited similar changes in white matter architecture.
Weekly Roundup for February 23, 2024: Recent Publications in Women’s Mental Health
Every week we review the most recent publications in women’s mental health.
Treatment of PPD with SSRIs: Long-Term Benefits for Both Mother and Child
Postpartum SSRI treatment mitigated the negative associations between PPD and later maternal depression, partner relationship satisfaction, and child externalizing problems and ADHD symptoms up to 5 years after childbirth.
Largest-Ever Genetic Study of PPD: Correlations Between PPD and Other Psychiatric Disorders, Evidence of Involvement of GABAergic Systems
The largest GWAS study to date provides evidence that despite a high correlation with MDD, PPD may have unique genetic components.
Clinical Update 2024: Recommendations on the Use of Antidepressants in Women Taking Tamoxifen
While some antidepressants may affect the metabolism and efficacy of tamoxifen, many antidepressants can be used safely in this population.