Depressive symptoms were assessed in a group of 622 Canadian first-time fathers during their partner’s third trimester using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS). The prevalence of depressive symptoms in fathers was 13.76% at 2 [...]
The year has certainly been a busy one for reproductive psychiatry. The weekly roundup will be on vacation next week, but we have plenty of interesting articles to ponder in January. Stay tuned. This week [...]
Winter is definitely upon us here in Boston. As we waddle around like penguins, bundled in bulky down coats, trying not to fall and break our hips on the ice-covered sidewalks, we may forget to [...]
There is cumulative evidence suggesting that estrogen might play a role in the development of schizophrenia and therefore may be useful in the treatment of this illness. On average, the first signs of schizophrenia appear [...]
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 [...]
