obstetrics

Improved Screening for Perinatal Depression and Anxiety, But What Now?

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) now recommends screening for perinatal depression and anxiety, stating that “clinicians screen patients at least once during the perinatal period for depression and anxiety symptoms using [...]

By MGH Center for Women's Mental Health|2021-05-06T15:12:26-04:00June 18th, 2020|Women's Mental Health|0 Comments

ACOG Opinion: Depression Screening for All Pregnant and Postpartum Women

It is estimated that about 15% of women suffer from depression either during pregnancy or the postpartum period. Prior to the 1980s, most new mothers had never heard of postpartum depression. Over the last few [...]

By MGH Center for Women's Mental Health|2016-01-29T12:52:41-04:00June 11th, 2015|Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders, Psychiatric Disorders During Pregnancy, Women's Mental Health|3 Comments