Anxiety and Pregnancy

New Research from the CWMH: Obstetrical and Neonatal Outcomes with Benzodiazepine Exposure During Pregnancy

Recent studies have demonstrated that more than 10% of women experience clinically significant symptoms of anxiety during pregnancy, particularly during the first trimester.  Anxiety during pregnancy is not necessarily a benign event.  Various studies indicate [...]

By |2018-08-09T11:56:54-04:00August 2nd, 2018|Pregnancy & Medications, Research at CWMH|Comments Off on New Research from the CWMH: Obstetrical and Neonatal Outcomes with Benzodiazepine Exposure During Pregnancy

Screening for Perinatal Anxiety Using PASS – the Perinatal Anxiety Screening Scale

There is a growing body of literature which indicates that anxiety symptoms are common during pregnancy and the postpartum period.  Anxiety during pregnancy places the woman at greater risk for postpartum depression and may also [...]

By |2025-12-11T09:48:22-04:00July 16th, 2015|Anxiety Disorders, Diagnosis & Screening, Psychiatric Disorders During Pregnancy|Comments Off on Screening for Perinatal Anxiety Using PASS – the Perinatal Anxiety Screening Scale

Relaxation Exercises During Pregnancy: What are the Benefits for Mothers and Babies?

A significant number of women experience anxiety symptoms during pregnancy, with nearly 10% of women meeting criteria for generalized anxiety disorder. Even more women suffer from milder anxiety symptoms or what some refer to as [...]

By |2014-07-30T14:59:57-04:00August 11th, 2014|Alternative & Complementary, Psychiatric Disorders During Pregnancy, Treatment|Comments Off on Relaxation Exercises During Pregnancy: What are the Benefits for Mothers and Babies?
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