Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Kindergartners with Prenatal Exposure to Antidepressants
While we have data to support the use of antidepressants, including the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and the serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), during pregnancy, most studies have focused on risk of congenital malformations, and we have less information on longer term neurodevelopmental outcomes. In a recent study, Singal and colleagues look at neurodevelopmental outcomes in kindergartners with prenatal exposure to antidepressants. Researchers utilized administrative databases to identify a [...]
Weekly Roundup for May 29, 2020: Recent Publications in Women’s Mental Health
Every week we review the most recent publications in women’s mental health, covering topics related to premenstrual symptoms, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, use of medications in pregnant and breastfeeding women, perinatal substance use, and menopausal mental health. Two studies in this collection look at the psychological impact of COVID-19 pandemic on pregnant women: one from China and the other from Quebec, Canada. Not surprisingly, women experienced higher levels of [...]
Virtual Rounds with the Center for Women’s Mental Health Extended through June!
Over the past two months, the MGH Center for Women's Mental Health has had the tremendous opportunity to host virtual rounds from 2-3pm EST via Zoom for all health professionals with an interest in reproductive psychiatry and women's mental health. We have reached nearly 300 students and practitioners in 33 states, 3 Canadian provinces, and 5 additional countries. Invaluable contributions from our guests panelists, as well as the thoughtful questions and [...]
Exposure to Antidepressants During Pregnancy: Less Impact on Long Term Outcomes Than Previously Reported
Rommel and colleagues present a systematic review examining the long-term effects of prenatal exposure to antidepressants on physical, neurodevelopmental, and psychiatric outcomes in children 4 years of age or older.
COVID-19 Positive Mothers and Newborns: What Should we Recommend?
In an effort to decrease the spread of COVID-19, public health officials have recommended that we minimize close physical contact with others and furthermore require those with either suspected or confirmed COVID-19 infection to be under quarantine. These guidelines are scientifically sound and absolutely appropriate, except when it comes to taking care of a newborn. Everything we typically recommend to the new mother to promote bonding and to optimize newborn [...]
Weekly Roundup for MAY 22, 2020: Recent Publications in Women’s Mental Health
Every week we review the most recent publications in women’s mental health, covering topics related to premenstrual symptoms, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, use of medications in pregnant and breastfeeding women, perinatal substance use, and menopausal mental health. In a meta-analysis published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, Rommel and colleagues assessed long-term outcomes in children prenatally exposed to antidepressants. The initial analysis suggested statistically significant associations between prenatal antidepressant [...]