Postpartum Depression

Beyond Screening: Supporting the Mental Health of NICU Parents

Parents of infants in the NICU face high rates of depression, anxiety, stress, and trauma. Are we doing enough to identify their needs—and provide meaningful mental health support?

So Glad You Asked Podcast: Lee Cohen, MD and Kristin Lasseter, MD on Postpartum Depression

Reproductive psychiatrists Dr. Kristin Lasseter and Dr. Lee Cohen join Dr. Ruta and Allie for a conversation on the treatment and prevention of postpartum depression.

By |2026-08-06T11:01:29-04:00August 5th, 2026|Podcast, Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders|Comments Off on So Glad You Asked Podcast: Lee Cohen, MD and Kristin Lasseter, MD on Postpartum Depression

Pharmacologic Treatment of Postpartum Depression: What Happens in the Real World?

New data reveal that while most women with postpartum depression start antidepressant treatment, many discontinue treatment early—highlighting persistent gaps in postpartum care.

By |2026-05-21T08:01:55-04:00April 14th, 2026|Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders, Treatment|Comments Off on Pharmacologic Treatment of Postpartum Depression: What Happens in the Real World?

Rapid Symptom Relief in Postpartum Psychosis with Brexanolone

An open-label pilot study suggests that intravenous brexanolone may rapidly reduce psychotic, manic, and depressive symptoms in patients with postpartum psychosis, highlighting a potential new treatment option.

By |2026-04-01T06:32:10-04:00March 31st, 2026|Antidepressants, Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders, Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders, Postpartum Psychosis, Treatment|Comments Off on Rapid Symptom Relief in Postpartum Psychosis with Brexanolone

Sleep Problems During Pregnancy: Screening and Opportunities for Intervention

Early identification and treatment of maternal sleep problems during pregnancy may lower the risk for postpartum depression and improve both maternal and infant sleep outcomes.

By |2026-02-14T13:57:28-04:00February 24th, 2026|Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders, Prevention, Psychiatric Disorders During Pregnancy|Comments Off on Sleep Problems During Pregnancy: Screening and Opportunities for Intervention
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