Psychological Interventions for Perinatal Anxiety Symptoms: Do They Work?
Psychological interventions may reduce the severity of perinatal anxiety symptoms.
Psychological interventions may reduce the severity of perinatal anxiety symptoms.
This preliminary study suggests that web-based interventions with coaching are feasible, acceptable, and potentially effective treatment options for women with mild to moderate postpartum depression and/or anxiety.
In this randomized controlled trial, a CBT-based workshop for women with PPD led to clinically meaningful reductions in depression and anxiety.
This review suggests that CBT can be used to target depression during pregnancy and can be delivered using a digital platform.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy specifically designed for insomnia (CBT-I) is a useful adjunct or alternative to medication for women during pregnancy.
Psychological interventions provided by nurses and midwives can significantly reduce the severity of perinatal depressive symptoms.
Individuals experiencing significant infertility-related psychological symptoms are less likely to pursue infertility treatment and more likely to drop out.
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 [...]
Previous research has shown that higher levels of depressive symptoms during pregnancy may be associated with lower levels of maternal-fetal attachment (MFA). Other studies have indicated that poor MFA is a significant predictor of worse [...]
There is excellent data to support the use of selective serotonin and serotonin- norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs and SNRIs) for the treatment of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD); however, many women do not want to [...]