Risk of preterm birth

Smoking During Pregnancy Not Associated with Severe Mental Illness in Offspring, But Other Risks Exist

Over the years, we have seen a number of research studies which suggested a link between maternal smoking during pregnancy and adverse psychiatric outcomes in offspring, including increased risk for bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity [...]

By |2020-11-26T08:29:35-04:00May 5th, 2017|Nicotine, Perinatal Substance Use|Comments Off on Smoking During Pregnancy Not Associated with Severe Mental Illness in Offspring, But Other Risks Exist

New Research from the CWMH: Omega-3 Fatty Acids Increase Gestational Length

Women with psychiatric disorders represent an at-risk population for premature delivery and other obstetrical complications. This study assesses the association between omega-3 fatty acid use and length of gestation.  In an unadjusted model, there was [...]

By |2016-03-31T21:40:11-04:00October 31st, 2014|Alternative & Complementary, Pregnancy Outcomes, Psychiatric Disorders During Pregnancy, Research at CWMH|Comments Off on New Research from the CWMH: Omega-3 Fatty Acids Increase Gestational Length

PTSD Increases the Risk of Preterm Birth

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is relatively common among pregnant and postpartum women. The lifetime prevalence of PTSD for women is about 10%, with one-third of episodes lasting more than five years. Given the relatively high [...]

By |2016-07-21T11:09:10-04:00July 7th, 2014|Outcomes, Pregnancy Outcomes, Psychiatric Disorders During Pregnancy, PTSD and Stress Related Disorders|Comments Off on PTSD Increases the Risk of Preterm Birth
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