Suicidal Ideation in Pregnancy More Common in Women with Trauma Histories
Suicidal ideation is relatively common among pregnant women; however, the risk of attempted or completed suicide in this population is low.
Commonly Used Screening Tools May Not Identify Women with Perinatal Anxiety Disorders
ACOG recommends that clinicians screen women at least once during the perinatal period for anxiety symptoms.
COVID-19 Outbreak: Information for Pregnant Women
At the Center for Women’s Mental Health, it has always been our belief that one of our best tools for combating anxiety is to provide accurate and up-to-date information. There are several sites that provide information about COVID-19.
Poor Sleep During Pregnancy Associated with Perinatal Anxiety, OCD
If sleep disturbance is the harbinger of perinatal anxiety and OCD, it might make sense to place more emphasis on this symptom.
Anxiety and PTSD Symptoms Common and Persistent After Pregnancy LossÂ
Early pregnancy loss is common, affecting up to 25% of pregnancies. Studies looking at the emotional consequences of miscarriage have shown that...
Prenatal Folate Increases Child Brain Volumes, Improves Cognitive DevelopmentÂ
The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) unequivocally recommends that ALL WOMEN who are either planning or capable of pregnancy take a DAILY SUPPLEMENT containing 0.4 TO 0.8 mg (400-800 µg) OF FOLIC ACID.  [...]
In NYC, A Home Visiting Program Addresses the Mental Health of New Mothers
In the United Kingdom (UK), health visitors (professionals who have at least three years of general nursing education and one year of specialist training) provide home visits to all women after birth as part [...]
Abortion Does Not Increase Women’s Risk for Suicide
Although abortion is a legal medical procedure in the United States, the belief that abortion is associated with adverse psychological outcomes has been the basis for legislation and policies which restrict access to abortion. [...]
Internet-Delivered CBT for Depression During Pregnancy
Despite increasing attention to the mental health of expecting and new mothers, we do not have adequate numbers of health care providers with expertise in the treatment of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, and [...]
Can Social Media Decrease Risk for Depression During Pregnancy?
In both pregnant and postpartum women, social isolation contributes to risk for and exacerbation of depressive symptoms. Many women in this setting turn to the internet and social media as a means of securing [...]