Postpartum depression affects about 15% of women after the birth of a child. Women with a history of major depression prior to pregnancy are at increased risk, especially women who have experienced postpartum depression after [...]
At a time when our appreciation of the biological basis of so many neuropsychiatric disorders has surged forward, our understanding of the etiology of hormone-mediated mood disorders, like premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), has lagged behind. [...]
A mother’s emotional relationship with her baby begins during her pregnancy. After her baby is born, the mother’s feelings about her baby, described as bonding, typically grow and intensify and become the foundation of the [...]
Data regarding the reproductive safety of benzodiazepines has always been somewhat difficult to understand. While earlier studies suggested an association between prenatal exposure to benzodiazepines and increased risk of cleft lip and palate, more recent [...]
On the list this week, there are a fair number of articles which look at the impact of maternal depression on children’s well-being. No real surprises, but more evidence that depression during pregnancy and during [...]
All women are at risk for depression during pregnancy and the postpartum period, and there is growing evidence to suggest that poor sleep during pregnancy and the postpartum period may be a risk factor for [...]
Several articles on this week’s list look at adverse childhood experiences or ACEs in the mother and their impact on her offspring.  Experiencing adversity in childhood is associated with negative health and mental health [...]
Postpartum psychosis (PPP) is a serious psychiatric illness, occurring in 1 to 2 per 1000 women in the weeks. Â Because postpartum psychosis is relatively uncommon, we do not have specific guidelines regarding its treatment. [...]
In women of reproductive age, cannabis is the most commonly used recreational drug, and there the use of cannabis during pregnancy is on the rise.  While recent studies have suggested that cannabis use during [...]
One of the more important articles regarding screening for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs) was published in a journal you might not regularly read. While most studies use the EPDS to screen for PMADs, [...]
