Is Ketamine or Esketamine an Option for the Treatment of Postpartum Depression?
Further studies are needed to determine whether ketamine and esketamine are effective for the treatment of postpartum depression.
What is Dexmedetomidine? And Does it Prevent Postpartum Depression?
Dexmedetomidine, an α2-adrenergic receptor agonist, shows promise in preventing postpartum depression, reducing symptoms and improving sleep and pain control in women with prenatal depression.
Using Predictive Modeling to Examine IV Ketamine and Esketamine for the Prevention of Postpartum Depression
Intravenous ketamine or esketamine given at the time of cesarean delivery reduced risk for postpartum depression; predictive models are needed to determine which women are most likely to benefit from this intervention.
Can Intravenous Ketamine Reduce Risk for Postpartum Depression?
Intravenous ketamine at delivery reduced risk for postpartum depression; however, only in women at high risk for PPD.
Mindfulness Training During Pregnancy Reduces Risk of Postpartum Depression
The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) issued recommendations that all pregnant and postpartum women should be evaluated in order to determine risk for depressive illness and recommends that women at increased risk for [...]