Essential Reads: Breastfeeding and ADHD Medications
Many women taking stimulants question whether it is safe to take these medications while breastfeeding. Â
Is There a Link Between Endometriosis and Perinatal Depression?
Emerging data suggest women with endometriosis face a higher risk of postpartum depression and anxiety, underscoring the need for proactive screening and individualized 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.
Early Onset of Puberty Associated with Increase in Risk of Psychiatric Illness in Girls
Precocious puberty, particularly central precocious puberty (CPP), is increasingly common and is associated with a higher risk of long-term psychiatric disorders.
Essential Reads: Lithium and Breastfeeding (2024)
Because women with bipolar disorder are at high risk for relapse during the postpartum period, we typically recommend that women continue treatment with lithium throughout the postpartum period. While this intervention clearly decreases risk for postpartum psychiatric illness, the use of lithium while breastfeeding presents certain challenges. Â
Anxiety and Depression in Expectant Parents Conceiving with ART Versus Conceiving Spontaneously
Overall, parents who conceive through ART experience lower levels of anxiety and depression compared to parents who conceive spontaneously.
In Women with Bipolar Disorder, Loss of Sleep Related to Childbirth Increases Risk for Postpartum Psychosis
Loss of at least one night’s sleep at the time of labor and delivery is a potent risk factor for postpartum psychosis in women with bipolar disorder.
Do SSRI Antidepressants Lower Risk of Preeclampsia? Maybe, But It’s Complicated
There is evidence that depression itself can increase risk for preeclampsia. In women with more severe depression, treatment with an SSRI antidepressant may decrease risk.
Depression During Pregnancy Is a Risk Factor for Postpartum Depression, Does Timing Matter?
Women who experienced depression during pregnancy were about four times as likely to experience PPD compared to women with no depression during pregnancy, with greater risk associated with depression during the first and third trimesters.
ADHD as a Risk Factor for Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
ADHD is an important risk factor for both depression and anxiety disorders in the postpartum period and should be considered in the post-pregnancy maternal care.