Psychological Interventions for Perinatal Anxiety Symptoms: Do They Work?
Psychological interventions may reduce the severity of perinatal anxiety symptoms.
Essential Reads: Modafinil and Armodafinil During Pregnancy Associated with Increased Risk of Malformations
Modafinil (brand name Provigil) and armodafinil (Nuvigil) are wake-promoting agents used to treat sleepiness due to narcolepsy, shift work sleep disorder, or obstructive sleep apnea. They are also used in other settings, often in [...]
ADHD as a Risk Factor for Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
ADHD is an important risk factor for both depression and anxiety disorders in the postpartum period and should be considered in the post-pregnancy maternal care.
New Study Investigates the Impact of Prenatal SSRI Exposure on Brain Structure in Older Children
Maternal SSRI use during pregnancy may be associated with altered brain development in children; however, this study cannot fully rule out contributions of confounding genetic and enviromental factors.
Zuranolone: A novel postpartum depression treatment, with lingering questions
Dr. Lee S. Cohen, Director of the Ammon-Pinizzotto Center for Women's Mental Health at Massachusetts General Hospital, recently shared his insights on zuranolone for postpartum depression with Ob.Gyn News on August 15, 2023.
FDA Approves Zuranolone for the Treatment of Postpartum Depression
The FDA approves zuranolone, a new option for the treatment of PPD, a rapidly acting antidepressant with a good safety profile.
Is Remeron (Mirtazapine) Safe to Use During Pregnancy? New Data
This study provides reassuring data on the use of mirtazapine during pregnancy, demonstrating no association between exposure and risk of major malformations or pregnancy loss.
More Data on Zuranolone for Postpartum Depression: When Will It Hit the Market?
In women with severe postpartum depression, zuranolone was associated with improvements in depression beginning at day 3. FDA to make a decision next week.
More Data on Pregnancy Outcomes Associated with Lithium Use During Pregnancy
Lithium use during pregnancy was associated with an increased risk of preterm birth and large for gestational age infants.
Zuranolone Improves Anxiety Symptoms and Insomnia in Women with Postpartum Depression
In women with postpartum depression, zuranolone was associated with concurrent improvements in depression, anxiety symptoms, and insomnia beginning at day 3.