What is the Best Time to Screen for Perinatal Anxiety?
According to a recent meta-analysis, about one out of every five women has at least one type of anxiety disorder during pregnancy or the postpartum period.
Beyond the FDA Panel: Medical Experts Reaffirm the Safety and Essential Role of SSRIs for Perinatal Mental Health
The recent FDA expert panel focused largely on the risks of SSRIs during pregnancy; however, medical organizations and experts support the important role of SSRIs and other medications in supporting maternal mental health.
Unraveling the Complexities of Perinatal Suicide: Insights from Women’s Lived Experiences
This study uncovers how trauma, isolation, loss of identity, and lack of support can overlap and amplify each other, deepening despair and driving suicide risk among women in the perinatal period.
Marlene Freeman, MD: Getting to the Truth About SSRIs and Pregnancy (Video)
The recent FDA expert panel focused largely on the risks of SSRIs during pregnancy; Dr. Freeman weighs in on the information provided in the report.
Information for Patients: How to Interpret the Recent FDA Panel on SSRIs and Pregnancy
The recent FDA expert panel focused largely on the risks of SSRIs during pregnancy but ignored or diminished the risks associated with untreated depression in the mother.Â
Weighing the Evidence: Response to the FDA’s Recent Panel on Antidepressant Use in Pregnancy.
The recent FDA expert panel focused largely on the risks of SSRIs during pregnancy but ignored or diminished the risks associated with untreated depression in the mother.Â
2025 Maternal Mental Health Risk and Resources in the US: Key Findings from the Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health
While the 2025 report indicates that the United States has made progress in training and deploying more maternal mental health providers, the risk for maternal mental health disorders is actually rising.
Supporting Women with Histories of Sexual Trauma Through Pregnancy and Childbirth
By implementing trauma-informed strategies, healthcare providers can help create a safe and supportive environment for sexual trauma survivors during pregnancy, labor, and delivery.
Case Discussion: Management of Severe Nausea and Vomiting in a Pregnant Woman with Bipolar Disorder
This article explores the case of a woman with bipolar disorder who develops HG associated with severe anxiety and sleep disruption, and discusses various treatment options.
CBT Intervention Delivered by Non-Specialist Providers Significantly Reduces Risk of Postpartum Depression
The Healthy Mother - Healthy Baby intervention delivered by non-specialists cuts postpartum depression risk by 81% through anxiety-focused care.