Beyond Screening: Supporting the Mental Health of NICU Parents
Parents of infants in the NICU face high rates of depression, anxiety, stress, and trauma. Are we doing enough to identify their needs—and provide meaningful mental health support?
Resources for Parents with Infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
List of resources for families with infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Risk of Neonatal Morbidity in Infants Exposed to SSRIs
A few days ago, an article was published in the journal Pediatrics on neonatal morbidity observed in children exposed to antidepressants. Â Although this article is likely to find its way into the headlines, it is [...]
Screening for Postpartum Depression in the NICU: Good Idea But Many Obstacles
Having a newborn child in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is understandably stressful. Previous studies have demonstrated that mothers in this setting are at increased risk for postpartum depression (PPD). Â In addition, a recent [...]
Infants in the NICU: High Risk for PTSD in First-Time Mothers
Having a newborn child in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is understandably stressful. Previous studies have demonstrated that mothers in this setting are at increased risk for postpartum depression (PPD). In addition, a recent [...]
Postpartum Depression in Women with Babies in the NICU
Having a newborn child to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) is stressful to parents. It would be easy to imagine that in this environment, women may be more vulnerable to postpartum depression (PPD). A recent study assessed the incidence of PPD in a total of 131 mothers with infant admitted to the NICU.