Can Esketamine Be Used to Prevent Postpartum Depression?
Emerging evidence suggests perioperative esketamine may reduce postpartum depression risk and improve recovery; however, information regarding long-term efficacy and optimal use is limited.
For International Women’s Day, Take Action to Improve Maternal Mental Health
Whether through donations, knowledge, resources, infrastructure, advocacy, education, training, mentoring, or time, contributing to women's advancement helps create a more supportive and interconnected world.
Telehealth Group Prenatal Care: Expanding Access and Connection to Pregnant Patients
Virtual group prenatal care was linked to reduced stress and higher perceived quality of care, offering a promising model to support maternal well-being and access to care.
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.
Improved Mental Health Outcomes Associated with Doula Support: A Review of the Evidence
Doula support during pregnancy and childbirth and after delivery is linked to lower rates of postpartum depression, anxiety, and stress, improving maternal emotional well-being and access to mental health care.
Harnessing the Power of Peer-Delivered Interventions for Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Developed for use in low-resource communities, interventions using non-specialist peers as providers can be used to deliver effective, evidence-based treatment for perinatal depression and anxiety.
For Women with Bipolar Disorder: Sleep Disruption May Increase Risk of Postpartum Psychosis
Emerging data suggest that severe sleep loss around labor and delivery may mediate the link between bipolar disorder and postpartum psychosis, offering new targets for prevention.
Group Prenatal Care: A Promising Approach Supporting Maternal Mental Health
Prenatal group care models like CenteringPregnancy and Pregnancy Circles may improve maternal mental health, reduce isolation, and enhance social support.
Giving Postpartum Psychosis a Place in the DSM May Be a Step in the Right Direction, But Not Enough
Including postpartum psychosis in the DSM may help improve awareness, but it is only the first step in ensuring timely recognition and effective care.
Postpartum Bipolar Disorder: Similar, But Not the Same?
Postpartum bipolar disorder appears to have a somewhat distinct clinical profile in terms of timing and symptom pattern, but current evidence suggests it is better conceptualized as a subtype of bipolar disorder rather than a fully separate diagnostic entity.