In Subfertile Women Who Conceive With or Without Assistance, Low Risk of Postpartum Depression
Risk of PPD is low in women who successfully conceive.
Zuranolone for Postpartum Depression: Results from the SKYLARK Study
Zuranolone has antidepressant effects in women with severe PPD, observed as early as 3 days after initiation of treatment.
Resources: Support for Fathers After Pregnancy Loss
Few resources are available to support fathers after pregnancy loss.
Health Disparities in the Use of Mental Health Services Among Postpartum Women
About 60% of women with mood disorders experience premenstrual exacerbation or PME of their mood during the premenstrual phase of their cycle.
For Women with Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Can Nurses and Midwives Fill the Gaps in Mental Health Care?
Psychological interventions provided by nurses and midwives can significantly reduce the severity of perinatal depressive symptoms.
Essential Reads: Bright Light Therapy for the Treatment of Depression During Pregnancy, Mixed Findings
In terms of the efficacy of bright light therapy for depression during pregnancy, the jury is still out.
NPR’s 1A Live Discusses Perinatal Depression and the New Medication Zuranolone
NPR’s 1A Live hosts an episode focusing on perinatal depression, including information on the new medication zuranolone for the treatment of postpartum depression.
Essential Reads: Zuranolone for Postpartum Depression
Zuranolone has antidepressant effects in women with severe PPD, observed as early as 3 days after initiation of treatment.
Essential Reads: Strategies for the Prevention of Postpartum Depression
Postpartum depression (PPD) is a relatively common problem, affecting between 10% and 15% of women after delivery. Although it is difficult to reliably predict which women in the general population will experience postpartum depression, it [...]
Essential Reads: Using Neuroimaging to Visualize the Impact of Maternal Depression on the Developing Brain
When a woman comes in for a consultation regarding the use of medications during pregnancy, we spend most of our time reviewing the potential risks of exposure to medications during pregnancy. However, we must also [...]