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Pregnancy and Marijuana: How Much Do We Really Know?

With many states now considering the legalization of medical marijuana, there seems to be a growing sense that marijuana is relatively safe and may, in some cases, be more attractive or effective than traditional pharmacologic interventions. We have witnessed this shift in attitude in our clinic, where many of our clinicians have been surprised to hear women ask questions about the dangers of using antidepressants and other medications during pregnancy while at the same time feeling relatively comfortable with their use of marijuana in the same setting.

By MGH Center for Women's Mental Health|2014-05-15T17:09:26-04:00May 15th, 2014|Psychiatric Disorders During Pregnancy|0 Comments

Facilitating Smoking Cessation in Pregnant Women: An Innovative Web-Based Training for Healthcare Professionals

Women who smoke during pregnancy are at greater risk for certain complications, including placental previa, placental abruption, and premature rupture of the membranes, and premature delivery. Furthermore, infants of mothers who smoke during pregnancy are more likely to be small for gestational age and are at greater risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

By MGH Center for Women's Mental Health|2015-08-10T15:42:16-04:00October 27th, 2012|Psychiatric Disorders During Pregnancy|0 Comments

Risk Factors for Postpartum Smoking Relapse

A high proportion (47%–63%) of women who quit smoking during pregnancy relapse during the postpartum period. Being able to identify those women at highest risk for relapse may help to devise strategies for preventing relapse.

By MGH Center for Women's Mental Health|2015-08-12T10:52:21-04:00October 14th, 2012|Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders|1 Comment

ACOG Focuses on Smoking Cessation in Pregnant and Postpartum Women

In the November issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has issued recommendations to providers regarding efforts to support smoking cessation in pregnant and postpartum women.

By MGH Center for Women's Mental Health|2017-05-05T11:50:17-04:00November 10th, 2010|Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders, Psychiatric Disorders During Pregnancy|0 Comments

Postpartum Depressive Symptoms Increase the Risk of Smoking Relapse

While many women who smoke successfully quit smoking during pregnancy, most of these women return to smoking within 12 months of delivery. Several studies have suggested that certain factors may increase the risk of postpartum relapse, including unwanted pregnancy, multiparity, and stressful life events. Two recent studies indicate that postpartum depressive symptoms may also increase the risk of smoking relapse after delivery.

By MGH Center for Women's Mental Health|2016-03-28T13:23:58-04:00May 19th, 2009|New Research, Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders|1 Comment

Use of Hormonal Contraception in Women with Coexisting Medical Conditions

Is the use of hormonal contraception safe for women older than 35 years?

By MGH Center for Women's Mental Health|2015-08-11T14:03:26-04:00July 14th, 2008|Women's Mental Health|0 Comments

Smoking While Breastfeeding: What Are the Risks?

Approximately 25% of American women of reproductive age smoke tobacco, and many continue to smoke during and after pregnancy despite the known potential harm to their own health and to their child’s health. These health threats remain after the child’s birth as the baby is exposed to nicotine and other toxins in both ambient air and breast milk.

By MGH Center for Women's Mental Health|2015-07-28T11:21:17-04:00January 22nd, 2008|Breastfeeding and Psychiatric Medications|44 Comments