In our clinic, we are seeing more and more women of reproductive age using marijuana in various forms. According to research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, there has been a significant [...]
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has made a significant change to its recommendations for optimal postpartum care. Previously, ACOG has recommended that women receive a single, comprehensive postpartum visit within the first [...]
We’ve all heard it: Breast is Best. We all know what it means. And if you have had a baby at some point over the last ten years, you have been encouraged, and maybe even [...]
Over the years, various studies have demonstrated the many advantages of breastfeeding, findings that have led the American Academy of Pediatrics to recommend that all mothers breastfeed their children for the first year of the [...]
Ms. C is a woman with a long history of bipolar disorder, dating back to her teen years. Because she experienced recurrent hypomania and mania every time she attempted to discontinue her treatment, she and [...]
Women with bipolar disorder are at a higher risk for relapse during pregnancy and that the risk is even higher during the postpartum period. In addition, women with bipolar disorder are more vulnerable to postpartum [...]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed major revisions to prescription drug labeling in order to provide more accurate and helpful information on the effects of medications used during pregnancy and breastfeeding. The [...]
For decades, researchers have postulated a connection between breastfeeding and postpartum depression (PPD). Many have suggested that breastfeeding may protect against postpartum depression and have suggested that the cessation of breastfeeding may be a trigger [...]
This will be the last monthly roundup for now. Because there are so many publications to cover, we will try moving to a weekly roundup. This will allow us to better highlight the most important [...]
We often see women with postpartum depression (PPD) who are also experiencing problems with breastfeeding. Several different questions arise. Are these women depressed because they are having problems with breastfeeding? Or does their depression and/or [...]
