Can Oxytocin Be Used to Treat Postpartum Depressive Symptoms?
Intranasal oxytocin improves mood in postpartum women but has no impact on mood in women with more severe depressive symptoms.
Things reproductive psychiatrists might ‘always’ or ‘never’ do in 2022
Dr. Lee S. Cohen, Director of the Ammon-Pinizzotto Center for Women's Mental Health at Massachusetts General Hospital, recently shared his insights on practicing perinatal psychiatry in 2022 with Ob.Gyn News on January 21, 2022. The [...]
Language and Mathematical Skills in Danish Children with Prenatal Exposure to Antidepressants
Some studies have demonstrated associations between in utero exposure to antidepressants and cognitive outcomes.
Increased Risk of Neurodevelopmental Disorders in the Children of Women with Eating Disorders
Children of mothers with eating disorders, and in particular the children of mothers with a current diagnosis of anorexia nervosa during pregnancy, are at an increased risk of either ADHD or ASD.
Support the Inclusion of Postpartum Psychosis as a Unique Diagnosis in the DSM
Margaret Spinelli, MD will be presenting to the DSM-V committee of the American Psychiatric Association arguing for the inclusion of postpartum psychosis as a unique diagnosis.
Weekly Roundup for FEBRUARY 11, 2022: Recent Publications in Women’s Mental Health
Every week we review the most recent publications in women’s mental health.
Health Disparities in the Use of Mental Health Services Among Postpartum Women
About 60% of women with mood disorders experience premenstrual exacerbation or PME of their mood during the premenstrual phase of their cycle.
Essential Reads – What’s the Difference Between PME and PMDD? How Should We Treat PME?
About 60% of women with mood disorders experience premenstrual exacerbation or PME of their mood during the premenstrual phase of their cycle.
Is Preeclampsia a Risk Factor for Postpartum Psychiatric Illness?
Most, but not all, studies show an association between preeclampsia and increased risk for postpartum psychiatric illness.
Weekly Roundup for JANUARY 14, 2022: Recent Publications in Women’s Mental Health
Every week we review the most recent publications in women’s mental health.