Prenatal Exposure to Stress, Alterations in Fetal Brain Development Associated with Neurodevelopmental Outcomes
Fetal brain development is altered by elevated maternal distress and has adverse infant social-emotional and cognitive outcomes.
Weekly Roundup for MAY 13, 2022: Recent Publications in Women’s Mental Health
Every week we review the most recent publications in women’s mental health.
Ecological Momentary Assessment: Innovative Strategies for Improving the Care of Women at Risk of Postpartum Depression
Using a wearable device to track daily symptoms of postpartum depression was viewed as acceptable and clinically useful by participants and clinicians.
Relapse of Bipolar Disorder During Pregnancy Increases Risk of Postpartum Illness
More that half of women with bipolar disorder relapsed during pregnancy.
APA Launches New Initiative to Address Gaps in the Treatment of Perinatal Mental Health Problems
This initiative will gauge mental health clinicians’ experience with and attitudes around treating pregnant women with mental and substance use disorders in order to identify training gaps.
Essential Reads: The Pregnancy and Lactation Labeling Rule (PLLR)
The PLLR helps to put the potential effects of the drug into perspective with the goal of providing a more individualized risk-benefit analysis.