There have been many articles in the media covering the article at the top of the list. Â In this study, researchers from Quebec observe an increased risk of spontaneous abortion (miscarriage) in women using benzodiazepines [...]
At the top of the list is our most recent review on the reproductive safety of psychotropic medications. Â Molenaar and colleagues look at the incidence of perinatal depression in women with pregravid histories of major [...]
Most women with depression experience considerable difficulty in making decisions about whether or not to use antidepressant medications during pregnancy. These decisions are very complex, and women must consider their own illness history and personal [...]
The excitement over the FDA approval of brexanolone (to be marketed as Zulresso) is a good place to start this week’s roundup.  Brexanolone is a derivative of the neurosteroid allopregnanolone, and, while Zulpresso was approved [...]
This week another study highlights the importance of prenatal vitamins in reducing the risk of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Â This study from Schmidt and colleagues focused on high-risk families. In these families, one child had [...]
This week there are a series of articles related to the recommendations issued by the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) several weeks ago, stating that all pregnant and postpartum women should be evaluated in [...]
Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders are relatively common; however, it has been difficult to conduct randomized clinical trials (RCTs) in this population. Â This week, we have a couple of RCTs including women with postpartum depression. [...]
Back in 2016, the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommended that all adults, including pregnant and postpartum women, should be screened for depression; the task force has extended those recommendations by stating that all [...]
Over the last few years, there has been an increasing number of articles focusing on perinatal anxiety. Â Recent studies indicate that anxiety during pregnancy and the postpartum period is common and may occur independently [...]
The first two articles look at the risk of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in children exposed to SSRIs during pregnancy. Â We will review these studies in greater detail next week. They both indicate that [...]
