risk factors for PPD

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.

By |2023-08-07T17:58:24-04:00August 8th, 2023|Medication, Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders, Prevention|Comments Off on Using Predictive Modeling to Examine IV Ketamine and Esketamine for the Prevention of Postpartum Depression

Predictors for New-Onset Severe Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders

A history of maternal psychiatric illness has been linked to postpartum depression (PPD), but this does not account for all instances of postpartum psychiatric illness. A recent study examined the impact of medical complications during [...]

By |2018-06-08T19:24:47-04:00June 8th, 2018|Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders|Comments Off on Predictors for New-Onset Severe Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders

What is the Risk of Postpartum Depression in Women with No Psychiatric History?

We know that about 15% of women suffer from postpartum depression (PPD).  But what is less clear is how to reliably identify women with PPD and to then ensure that they get the support and [...]

By |2017-10-04T10:55:31-04:00October 4th, 2017|Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders|Comments Off on What is the Risk of Postpartum Depression in Women with No Psychiatric History?

Postpartum Depression in Women with No History of Psychiatric Illness

Most studies observe that about 15% of women experience postpartum depression (PPD).  For the majority of women who present with postpartum depression, the postpartum episode is not the first ever episode of depression and instead [...]

By |2017-01-10T10:57:50-04:00January 10th, 2017|Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders|Comments Off on Postpartum Depression in Women with No History of Psychiatric Illness
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