maternal psychiatric illness

Exploring the Link Between Prenatal Adversity and Adolescent Psychiatric Risk

We have long been concerned about the impact of prenatal stress on fetal development and subsequent risk for developmental problems and psychiatric morbidity. Various studies have demonstrated an association between maternal depression and anxiety during [...]

By MGH Center for Women's Mental Health|2021-03-11T18:35:08-04:00March 9th, 2021|Psychiatric Disorders During Pregnancy|Comments Off

How Does Postpartum Anxiety Affect Infants and Young Children?

Many studies have documented the finding that exposure to maternal psychiatric illness early on in the child’s life may adversely affect the child’s cognitive, emotional and behavioral development. These early studies focused on the impact [...]

By MGH Center for Women's Mental Health|2017-01-30T10:36:21-04:00January 30th, 2017|Anxiety Disorders, Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders|Comments Off