A new cohort study from Australia found that lithium use during pregnancy was linked to a two-fold increased risk of spontaneous preterm birth, along with higher risks of a large for gestational age infant and congenital cardiac malformations. We review how these findings compare with prior research and what they mean for women with bipolar disorder who are using — or considering — lithium during pregnancy.
New prospective data on 56 first-trimester vortioxetine exposures found no major malformations, offering reassuring but still preliminary reproductive safety information.
Postpartum psychosis is the most severe form of postpartum psychiatric illness. What are the signs and symptoms?
Our podcast So Glad You Asked now has its own website for moms and their families. Here's why we built it and what you'll find there.
New registry data found no major malformations among 58 infants exposed to cariprazine in the first trimester, offering reassuring but preliminary reproductive safety evidence.
Postpartum psychosis is a medical emergency, but temporary and treatable. In this podcast episode, survivors share early warning signs, treatment, and recovery—helping families and clinicians recognize and respond quickly.
Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex causes brief, intense waves of dysphoria at milk letdown, often misinterpreted as postpartum depression, and can undermine breastfeeding and maternal well-being.
Partners’ mental health is often overlooked in the perinatal period. Dr. Sheehan Fisher discusses why supporting all parents improves outcomes for families.
Current data suggest that SSRI antidepressants do not meaningfully reduce IVF success, while untreated depression or anxiety may be associated with lower pregnancy and live birth rates.
Postpartum depression affects dads too. This article explores how it shows up in fathers, why it’s often missed, and where dads can find real, dad-focused support.
