Postpartum Psychosis: Identifying Population-Level Risk FactorsÂ
Women with medical, psychiatric, and obstetric risk factors should be closely followed within pregnancy and the postpartum.
Mandatory Signs Describing the Risks of Cannabis Use During Pregnancy: Do They Work?
Mandatory warning sign policies were not associated with reduced cannabis use during pregnancy, nor did they shift opinions regarding risk among those using cannabis prior to pregnancy.
Can We Use Machine Learning to Predict Risk for Perinatal Depression?
Imagine if we could use machine learning to enhance the care we deliver, analyzing a larger body of patient-specific factors in order to make more reliable predictions of risk for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
Sleep Disturbance During Pregnancy and Risk for Perinatal Depression
Evidence suggests that sleep disturbance during pregnancy is associated with higher risk of perinatal depression, especially during the third trimester.
No Link Between Prenatal Exposure to Antidepressants and Risk for ADHD in Offspring
Consistent with other studies, including a large meta-analysis, this study indicates no increased risk of ADHD in offspring following prenatal exposure to antidepressants.
Increased Risk of Preterm Birth in Veterans with PTSD
Largest studies to date demonstrate statistically significant risk of preterm birth among women with active PTSD.
Largest Study Ever Shows No Increase in Risk of Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Kids Exposed to Antidepressants In Utero
Analyzing data from nearly 150,000 children with prenatal antidepressant exposure in two healthcare databases, a recent study finds no association between prenatal exposure to antidepressants and risk for neurodevelopmental disorders.
Prevalence of Bipolar Disorder and Bipolar-Spectrum Mood Episodes During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period in Perinatal Women
A recent review and meta-analysis found that upwards of 20% of women with no history of psychiatric illness experience their first bipolar-spectrum mood episode during the perinatal period.
Risk of Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome More Common with Certain Opioids: Implications for Women with Opioid Use Disorder
More infants who were exposed to strong agonists and opioids with long half-lives, including methadone, developed neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome.
Essential Reads: Breastfeeding and Anti-Epileptic Drugs
While data are limited regarding AEDs and breastfeeding, it appears that none of the AEDs are excreted at high levels into the breast milk, nor have they been associated with high rates of adverse events in the nursing infant.