Essential Reads: Why All Women of Reproductive Age Should Take Folic Acid
Folic Acid Awareness Week (Sept 13-19, 2026) focuses on the importance of daily folic acid supplements for women to prevent birth defects, as diet alone is often insufficient.
Quetiapine Use During Pregnancy: What Do We Know About Reproductive Safety?
For women who require treatment with quetiapine during pregnancy, the available reproductive safety data are generally reassuring. The largest body of evidence does not suggest a meaningful increase in major congenital malformations, while metabolic effects, particularly gestational diabetes, remain an important consideration.
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: Emergency Resources for Individuals with Perinatal Mental Health Issues
If you or someone you know is in crisis, confidential support is available.
Atomoxetine and Stimulants During Pregnancy: What Do We Know About Pregnancy Outcomes?
A new study examines pregnancy outcomes among women using stimulants or atomoxetine during pregnancy, finding modest increases in some complications with stimulant use while highlighting important limitations of observational data.
A New Home for More Than Blue
Introducing the More Than Blue website: a new home for the documentary exploring postpartum depression, anxiety, and psychosis - and the growing community it has inspired.
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.