Ruta Nonacs, MD PhD - MGH Center for Women's Mental Health

Postpartum Depression with Comorbid Anxiety: Optimizing Treatment

Postpartum anxiety is a common and often under-recognized condition that affects a substantial proportion of new mothers.

By Ruta Nonacs, MD PhD|2026-03-10T12:50:18-04:00June 26th, 2025|Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders, Treatment|Comments Off

Breastfeeding Difficulties: How Can We Help New Moms?

For new moms, breastfeeding is often more difficult than anticipated. In fact, feeding challenges are actually the norm, not the exception.

By Ruta Nonacs, MD PhD|2025-07-31T15:53:50-04:00June 12th, 2025|Breastfeeding & Medications, Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders|Comments Off

New Episode of So Glad You Asked: Breastfeeding Choices and Challenges

There are so many opinions about infant feeding - and it may seem like there is a single “right” way to feed your baby.

By Ruta Nonacs, MD PhD|2025-07-31T15:54:08-04:00June 11th, 2025|Breastfeeding & Medications, Podcast|Comments Off

2025 Maternal Mental Health Risk and Resources in the US: Key Findings from the Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health

While the 2025 report indicates that the United States has made progress in training and deploying more maternal mental health providers, the risk for maternal mental health disorders is actually rising.

By Ruta Nonacs, MD PhD|2025-07-31T15:55:22-04:00June 5th, 2025|Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders, Psychiatric Disorders During Pregnancy|Comments Off

Explore Our New Resource Hub, A Comprehensive Companion to Our Podcast

The Research Hub is a curated source of the latest research, clinical insights, and practical tools for moms and providers.

By Ruta Nonacs, MD PhD|2025-06-26T08:05:57-04:00April 23rd, 2025|Podcast, Resources|Comments Off

Essential Reads: No Link Between Antidepressants and Miscarriage

After accounting for potential confounding factors, including depression in the mother, there is little evidence of any association between antidepressant use during pregnancy and miscarriage.

By Ruta Nonacs, MD PhD|2025-07-23T23:27:53-04:00April 19th, 2025|Infertility and Mental Health, Pregnancy & Medications, Pregnancy Loss|Comments Off

Supporting Women with Histories of Sexual Trauma Through Pregnancy and Childbirth

By implementing trauma-informed strategies, healthcare providers can help create a safe and supportive environment for sexual trauma survivors during pregnancy, labor, and delivery.

By Ruta Nonacs, MD PhD|2025-06-26T07:58:14-04:00April 8th, 2025|Anxiety Disorders, Postpartum Depression, Psychiatric Disorders During Pregnancy|Comments Off

We Need to Talk About Postpartum Anxiety: Have Questions? Want Answers? Join Us on Our Podcast

We are looking to connect with moms who have experienced postpartum anxiety to join us on our podcast "So Glad You Asked". Join us!

By Ruta Nonacs, MD PhD|2025-06-26T07:58:15-04:00April 7th, 2025|Educational Programs, Podcast, Resources|Comments Off

Case Discussion: Management of Severe Nausea and Vomiting in a Pregnant Woman with Bipolar Disorder

This article explores the case of a woman with bipolar disorder who develops HG associated with severe anxiety and sleep disruption, and discusses various treatment options.

By Ruta Nonacs, MD PhD|2025-04-01T08:00:10-04:00April 1st, 2025|Bipolar Disorder, Psychiatric Disorders During Pregnancy|Comments Off