News As birth rates fall and perinatal distress rises, mental health in pregnancy is…
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A Response to the FDA’s SSRI Panel Discussion
Syda Productions/Adobe Stock As a psychiatrist specialized in perinatal and infant mental health, I have seen…
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Associations of mental disorders with maternal health outcomes
Organization W. H. O. Mental Health Aspects of Women’s Reproductive Health: A Global Review of the…
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Getting to the Truth About SSRIs and Pregnancy With Marlene Freeman, MD
BRAIN TRUST: CONVERSATIONS IN PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY Joseph F. Goldberg, MD, in his first installment of “Brain Trust:…
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Risks of untreated depression during pregnancy ‘far outweigh’ risks of SSRIs
August 14, 2025 5 min read Add topic to email alerts …
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The association between prenatal maternal anxiety, infant brain volumes, and temperament during the COVID-19 pandemic
Groulx T, Bagshawe M, Giesbrecht G, Tomfohr-Madsen L, Hetherington E, Lebel CA. Prenatal care disruptions and…
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Why Fear Of Childbirth Can Be Deeply Challenging For Pregnant Women
Knowing how much pain comes with giving birth can lead to severe levels of fear for…
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The truth about antidepressants during pregnancy
A federal panel recently raised concerns about the use of antidepressants during pregnancy. But untreated depression…
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Evidence-Backed Benefits of Taking Antidepressants During Pregnancy
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently convened a panel to discuss the use and…
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