This week’s roundup covers prenatal SARS-CoV-2 exposure and child neurodevelopment, cannabis use in pregnancy and related risks, and estradiol-linked mood changes during menopause.
A new study examines why some women continue using cannabis during pregnancy, revealing overlapping motives such as mental health, relief of nausea and vomiting, and pain management.
Every week we review the most recent publications in women’s mental health.
Doula support during pregnancy and childbirth and after delivery is linked to lower rates of postpartum depression, anxiety, and stress, improving maternal emotional well-being and access to mental health care.
Every week we review the most recent publications in women’s mental health.
Prenatal group care models like CenteringPregnancy and Pregnancy Circles may improve maternal mental health, reduce isolation, and enhance social support.
Behavioral activation significantly reduced suicidal ideation in women with perinatal depression, showing effectiveness whether delivered in-person or remotely by specialists and non-specialists.
Weaning can be an emotionally charged transition, and for some women it may trigger depression. However, research on post-weaning depression is relatively sparse.
In recognition of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: A Message from Dr. Lee Cohen
The relationship between breastfeeding and postpartum depression is complex and bidirectional, with each influencing the other through biological, psychological, and social factors.
