Depression and Anxiety Common After Stillbirth, Particularly in Women Without Partner Support
Depression and anxiety are prevalent among women who have experienced a stillbirth, especially those reporting inadequate paternal support
Resources: Support for Fathers After Pregnancy Loss
Few resources are available to support fathers after pregnancy loss.
Essential Reads: SSRI Antidepressants Do Not Increase Risk of Miscarriage
Many women ask whether taking antidepressants may increase the risk for miscarriage or spontaneous abortion. Some, but not all, studies have demonstrated an increased risk of miscarriage among women who use antidepressants. However, it has [...]
Impact of Miscarriage on Partners
Early pregnancy loss (EPL) is common, affecting up to 25% of pregnancies. Studies looking at the emotional consequences of miscarriage have shown that most women do well; however, some women experience clinically significant symptoms [...]
Anxiety and PTSD Symptoms Common and Persistent After Pregnancy Loss
Early pregnancy loss is common, affecting up to 25% of pregnancies. Studies looking at the emotional consequences of miscarriage have shown that...
After Stillbirth Women Are at Increased Risk for Significant Psychiatric Illness
In the United States, about one out of every 160 pregnancies ends in stillbirth, defined as a pregnancy loss occurring after 20 weeks’ gestation. Perinatal loss is a traumatic event for women and their [...]
Benzodiazepine During Early Pregnancy and Risk of Miscarriage
Many women who come to our clinic with questions regarding the use of medications during pregnancy suffer from some type of anxiety disorder. Most of those women benefit from treatment with an SSRI or SNRI [...]
After Stillbirth Women Are at Increased Risk for Depression
In the United States, about one out of every 160 pregnancies ends in stillbirth, defined as a pregnancy loss occurring after 20 weeks' gestation. Perinatal loss is a traumatic event for women and their families. [...]
Pregnancy Loss May Affect Mood in Subsequent Pregnancies
Many women experience the loss of a pregnancy at some time in their lives. It is estimated that about 20% of all pregnancies end in miscarriage. In the United States, another 14% end in termination.1 [...]
Essential Reads: Antidepressants Do Not Increase the Risk of Miscarriage
SSRIs were not associated with an increased risk of miscarriage.