gestational diabetes

In Brief: Pre-Pregnancy Diabetes is a Risk Factor for Postpartum Depression

A recent study examined the prevalence of perinatal depression in diabetic and non-diabetic women.  This was a prospective cohort of women recruited from a clinic serving low-income women in Chicago, Illinois.  Women were identified as [...]

By |2015-09-01T10:27:49-04:00September 7th, 2015|Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders, Prevalence & Risk Factors|Comments Off on In Brief: Pre-Pregnancy Diabetes is a Risk Factor for Postpartum Depression

In Brief: Study Finds No Link Between Antipsychotics and Gestational Diabetes

Given the number of younger women using atypical antipsychotic medications, we need more accurate data regarding the reproductive safety of these medications. To better understand the link between antipsychotic medication and medical conditions associated with [...]

By |2020-01-25T23:48:54-04:00May 18th, 2015|Antipsychotic Medications, Outcomes, Pregnancy & Medications, Pregnancy Outcomes|Comments Off on In Brief: Study Finds No Link Between Antipsychotics and Gestational Diabetes

Use of Antipsychotic Medications in Pregnancy Increases Risk of Gestational Diabetes

Atypical antipsychotic medications are commonly used for the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.  Despite the increasing use of these medications in women of child-bearing age, there is still relatively little data regarding the reproductive safety of these medications. 

By |2024-04-14T16:18:01-04:00July 17th, 2012|Antipsychotic Medications, Outcomes, Pregnancy & Medications, Pregnancy Outcomes|Comments Off on Use of Antipsychotic Medications in Pregnancy Increases Risk of Gestational Diabetes
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