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Understanding the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Psychological Well-Being of Individuals Undergoing Infertility Treatment 

Women undergoing infertility treatment, as well as women who conceived after infertility, experienced significant levels of distress as a result of the COVID-10 pandemic.

By |2023-02-06T10:12:12-04:00January 24th, 2023|Infertility and Mental Health|Comments Off on Understanding the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Psychological Well-Being of Individuals Undergoing Infertility Treatment 

Reassuring Data on Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Children with Prenatal Exposure to Antipsychotic Medications

Two studies - one using neuropsychological assessments, another examining performance on standardized testing - show no association between prenatal antipsychotic exposure and neurodevelopmental outcomes.

By |2023-01-03T18:32:32-04:00January 17th, 2023|Antipsychotic Medications, Pregnancy & Medications|Comments Off on Reassuring Data on Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Children with Prenatal Exposure to Antipsychotic Medications

No Link Between Prenatal Exposure to Antidepressants and Risk for ADHD in Offspring

Consistent with other studies, including a large meta-analysis, this study indicates no increased risk of ADHD in offspring following prenatal exposure to antidepressants.

By |2022-12-29T12:32:21-04:00January 3rd, 2023|Antidepressants, Pregnancy & Medications, Prevalence & Risk Factors|Comments Off on No Link Between Prenatal Exposure to Antidepressants and Risk for ADHD in Offspring

Buprenorphine or Methadone: Which One is Better for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder in Pregnancy?

Treatment with buprenorphine versus methadone during pregnancy is associated with lower risk of preterm birth, low birth weight, small size for gestational age, and NAS.

By |2022-12-29T18:33:13-04:00December 22nd, 2022|Opioids, Perinatal Substance Use, Pregnancy & Medications, Treatment|Comments Off on Buprenorphine or Methadone: Which One is Better for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder in Pregnancy?
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