Our podcast provides an evidence-based discussion of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders during pregnancy and how to improve care for mothers and families.
Cesarean delivery is linked to a small increase in postpartum psychiatric risk, but stronger predictors—like prior mental illness—remain more clinically important.
Evidence linking prenatal cannabis to major malformations is mixed, but signals for rare defects like gastroschisis and omphalocele support caution regarding the use of cannabis in pregnancy.
CBT tailored for menopause may improve insomnia, hot flashes, and mood. New research highlights benefits—and the need for strategies to sustain improvements over time.
Jessica Zucker joins us on the So Glad You Asked podcast to discuss the complicated emotional landscape of miscarriage and pregnancy loss.
A large meta-analysis finds no causal link between prenatal antidepressant exposure and neurodevelopmental disorders after accounting for confounding factors.
Emily Oster joins Season 2 of So Glad You Asked to discuss pregnancy complications, uncertainty, and how to make good decisions.
Postpartum psychosis is the most severe form of postpartum psychiatric illness. What are the signs and symptoms?
Nicole Pensak joins Season 2 of So Glad You Asked to discuss postpartum anxiety, matrescence, and how to tell normal worry from postpartum anxiety.
Postpartum psychosis is a psychiatric emergency. Evidence supports early use of lithium plus antipsychotics—and, when needed, ECT—to achieve remission and prevent relapse.
