More Data on Pregnancy Outcomes Associated with Lithium Use During Pregnancy
Lithium use during pregnancy was associated with an increased risk of preterm birth and large for gestational age infants.
Buprenorphine or Methadone: Which One is Better for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder in Pregnancy?
Treatment with buprenorphine versus methadone during pregnancy is associated with lower risk of preterm birth, low birth weight, small size for gestational age, and NAS.
Increased Risk of Preterm Birth in Veterans with PTSD
Largest studies to date demonstrate statistically significant risk of preterm birth among women with active PTSD.
Maternal Adverse Childhood Experiences Linked to Changes in Neonatal Brain Development and Behavior
Maternal ACEs were associated with both newborn amygdala volume and subsequent infant negative emotionality.
Essential Reads: The Negative Impact of Prenatal Opioid Use on Fertility, Pregnancy, Neonatal Outcomes and Long-Term Developmental Outcomes
Prenatal opioid use is associated with increased maternal and infant mortality, prematurity, and poor neonatal outcomes.
Essential Reads: Lithium and Pregnancy
While the use of lithium has been in decline over the last 20 years, lithium continues to be a useful and highly effective mood stabilizer for women with bipolar disorder, especially those with a history [...]
Essential Reads: Emerging Evidence of the Long-Term Effects of Cannabis on the Developing Brain
Despite decreasing rates of alcohol and tobacco use during pregnancy, the use of cannabis use during pregnancy is on the rise. We are seeing an increasing number of women in our clinic who are using [...]
Treatment of Panic Disorder with Antidepressants Associated with Better Outcomes
While we have focused a great deal on the emergence of mood disorders during pregnancy and the postpartum period, there is a growing body of literature that indicates that anxiety symptoms are prevalent during this [...]
New Research from the CWMH: Obstetrical and Neonatal Outcomes with Benzodiazepine Exposure During Pregnancy
Recent studies have demonstrated that more than 10% of women experience clinically significant symptoms of anxiety during pregnancy, particularly during the first trimester. Anxiety during pregnancy is not necessarily a benign event. Various studies indicate [...]
ADHD Medications in Pregnancy and Neonatal Outcomes
Analyzing data from the Swedish Medical Birth Register, the Prescribed Drug Register, and the Swedish Neonatal Quality Register, researchers compared infants exposed to ADHD medication during pregnancy with infants whose mothers never used these drugs [...]