Relapse of Bipolar Disorder During Pregnancy Increases Risk of Postpartum Illness
More that half of women with bipolar disorder relapsed during pregnancy.
Announcing Planned Documentary on Postpartum Depression: More Than Blue
Interested in telling your story or know of others who wish to share their PPD journey? We seek those who may be interested in participating in the documentary in some capacity.
Can Intravenous Ketamine Reduce Risk for Postpartum Depression?
Intravenous ketamine at delivery reduced risk for postpartum depression; however, only in women at high risk for PPD.
Can Oxytocin Be Used to Treat Postpartum Depressive Symptoms?
Intranasal oxytocin improves mood in postpartum women but has no impact on mood in women with more severe depressive symptoms.
Things reproductive psychiatrists might ‘always’ or ‘never’ do in 2022
Dr. Lee S. Cohen, Director of the Ammon-Pinizzotto Center for Women's Mental Health at Massachusetts General Hospital, recently shared his insights on practicing perinatal psychiatry in 2022 with Ob.Gyn News on January 21, 2022. The [...]
Support the Inclusion of Postpartum Psychosis as a Unique Diagnosis in the DSM
Margaret Spinelli, MD will be presenting to the DSM-V committee of the American Psychiatric Association arguing for the inclusion of postpartum psychosis as a unique diagnosis.
Understanding the Mental Health Impact of Giving Birth During a Global Pandemic
About 60% of women with mood disorders experience premenstrual exacerbation or PME of their mood during the premenstrual phase of their cycle.
Health Disparities in the Use of Mental Health Services Among Postpartum Women
About 60% of women with mood disorders experience premenstrual exacerbation or PME of their mood during the premenstrual phase of their cycle.
Is Preeclampsia a Risk Factor for Postpartum Psychiatric Illness?
Most, but not all, studies show an association between preeclampsia and increased risk for postpartum psychiatric illness.
Increased Risk for Postpartum Psychosis During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Women's Mental Health Program at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has observed a fourfold increase in postpartum psychosis in the pandemic.