SSRIs, SNRIs, and Pregnancy: Reassuring Data on Neurodevelopmental Outcomes
A large meta-analysis finds no causal link between prenatal antidepressant exposure and neurodevelopmental disorders after accounting for confounding factors.
Understanding Postpartum OCD and Intrusive Thoughts: Video from Dr. Marlene Freeman
In a recent video, Dr. Marlene Freeman delivers an expert commentary on postpartum OCD, highlighting research showing intrusive thoughts are common, distressing, and not linked to infant harm.
Topiramate and Risk of Major Malformations: What Clinicians and Patients Need to Know
Topiramate exposure in early pregnancy is linked to higher rates of major malformations and more specifically to increased risk of oral clefts, with risk rising at higher doses.
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.
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.
Suicide Attempts During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period: Incidence and Risk Factors
Suicide attempts during pregnancy and postpartum are rare but clinically significant. New population-based data highlight ED visits and psychiatric diagnoses as important risk factors.