Over the last few weeks, our world has changed dramatically. Everything is different, and families are struggling to find their equilibrium. Schools and daycare centers are closed. Many parents are working remotely, while trying [...]
ACOG recommends that clinicians screen women at least once during the perinatal period for anxiety symptoms.
For so many, uncertainty can lead to anxiety.Â
Early pregnancy loss is common, affecting up to 25% of pregnancies. Studies looking at the emotional consequences of miscarriage have shown that...
In the United States, about one out of every 160 pregnancies ends in stillbirth, defined as a pregnancy loss occurring after 20 weeks’ gestation. Perinatal loss is a traumatic event for women and their [...]
When providing information to patients regarding the use of medications during pregnancy, one key element of the decision-making process is an appraisal of the risks associated with untreated psychiatric illness in the mother. While there [...]
In a recent study, Chinese researchers looked at the prevalence of depression and anxiety among women who had experienced recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL, defined as 3 or more losses). The study included 1138 non-pregnant [...]
Previous studies have shown that women with poor physical health are more likely to suffer from depression during the perimenopause and menopause. Â A new study demonstrates that in healthy women, there is also a correlation [...]
Recent studies have demonstrated that more than 10% of women experience clinically significant symptoms of anxiety during pregnancy, particularly during the first trimester. Â Anxiety during pregnancy is not necessarily a benign event. Â Various studies indicate [...]
In the United States, about one out of every 160 pregnancies ends in stillbirth, defined as a pregnancy loss occurring after 20 weeks' gestation. Â Perinatal loss is a traumatic event for women and their families. [...]
