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?
So Glad You Asked Podcast: Lee Cohen, MD and Kristin Lasseter, MD on Postpartum Depression
Reproductive psychiatrists Dr. Kristin Lasseter and Dr. Lee Cohen join Dr. Ruta and Allie for a conversation on the treatment and prevention of postpartum depression.
Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex: Recognizing a Poorly Understood Breastfeeding Challenge
Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex causes brief, intense waves of dysphoria at milk letdown, often misinterpreted as postpartum depression, and can undermine breastfeeding and maternal well-being.
Dads Can Get Postpartum Depression, But What Does It Look Like?
Postpartum depression affects dads too. This article explores how it shows up in fathers, why it’s often missed, and where dads can find real, dad-focused support.
So Glad You Asked Podcast: Jessica Vernon, MD and Marlene Freeman, MD Mood and Anxiety Disorders During Pregnancy
Our podcast provides an evidence-based discussion of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders during pregnancy and how to improve care for mothers and families.
Does Cesarean Delivery Increase Risk for Postpartum Depression?
Cesarean delivery is linked to a small increase in postpartum psychiatric risk, but stronger predictors—like prior mental illness—remain more clinically important.
So Glad You Asked Returns for Season 2: Understanding Postpartum Anxiety with Nicole Pensak, PhD
Nicole Pensak joins Season 2 of So Glad You Asked to discuss postpartum anxiety, matrescence, and how to tell normal worry from postpartum anxiety.
Understanding Postpartum OCD and Intrusive Thoughts: Video from Dr. Marlene Freeman
In a recent video, Dr. Marlene Freeman delivers an expert commentary on postpartum OCD, highlighting research showing intrusive thoughts are common, distressing, and not linked to infant harm.
Can Esketamine Be Used to Prevent Postpartum Depression?
Emerging evidence suggests perioperative esketamine may reduce postpartum depression risk and improve recovery; however, information regarding long-term efficacy and optimal use is limited.
Increased Awareness, But Still Low Rates of Screening for Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Perinatal depression and anxiety remain underdiagnosed and undertreated despite ACOG guidelines recommending universal, repeated screening across pregnancy and postpartum visits.