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Using Predictive Modeling to Examine IV Ketamine and Esketamine for the Prevention of Postpartum Depression

Intravenous ketamine or esketamine given at the time of cesarean delivery reduced risk for postpartum depression; predictive models are needed to determine which women are most likely to benefit from this intervention.

By MGH Center for Women's Mental Health|2023-08-07T17:58:24-04:00August 8th, 2023|Postpartum Psychiatric Illness|0 Comments

Can Intravenous Ketamine Reduce Risk for Postpartum Depression?

Intravenous ketamine at delivery reduced risk for postpartum depression; however, only in women at high risk for PPD.

By MGH Center for Women's Mental Health|2022-03-22T09:44:27-04:00March 29th, 2022|Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders|0 Comments

Mindfulness Training During Pregnancy Reduces Risk of Postpartum Depression

The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) issued recommendations that all pregnant and postpartum women should be evaluated in order to determine risk for depressive illness and recommends that women at increased risk for [...]

By MGH Center for Women's Mental Health|2021-05-06T15:11:05-04:00November 23rd, 2020|Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders|0 Comments