Child ADHD risk linked to mother’s use of acetaminophen – UW Medicine

Child ADHD risk linked to mother’s use of acetaminophen – UW Medicine

Prenatal exposure to acetaminophen increases the likelihood that a child will develop attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according…

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New study raises concerns over acetaminophen use during pregnancy

New study raises concerns over acetaminophen use during pregnancy

image: ©damircudic | iStock Recently, a study that was published in Nature Mental Health showed concerns…

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Screening & treating maternal psychological health key to improving cardiovascular health

Screening & treating maternal psychological health key to improving cardiovascular health

Statement Highlights: It is essential for health care professionals to routinely screen pregnant and postpartum…

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Mental health medications and pregnancy: Stop or continue?

Mental health medications and pregnancy: Stop or continue?

The word pregnancy can conjure up images of celebrities like Demi Moore smiling and glowing with…

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Multiple sclerosis linked to higher risk of mental illness during and after pregnancy

Multiple sclerosis linked to higher risk of mental illness during and after pregnancy

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain People with multiple sclerosis (MS) face a significantly higher risk of perinatal…

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Mental health risks in pregnancy and early parenthood among male and female parents following unintended pregnancy or fertility treatment: a cross-sectional observational study | BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth

Mental health risks in pregnancy and early parenthood among male and female parents following unintended pregnancy or fertility treatment: a cross-sectional observational study | BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth

We used three markers to assess mental health risks: recent levels of psychological distress, chronic pain…

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Mental health risks higher for pregnant people with MS

Mental health risks higher for pregnant people with MS

Pregnant people with multiple sclerosis (MS) have a higher chance of experiencing mental illness both during…

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Beyond Morning Sickness: Hyperemesis Gravidarum

Beyond Morning Sickness: Hyperemesis Gravidarum

Image Improving maternal health through education The FDA Office of Women’s Health (OWH)—as part of a…

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MS patients at higher risk of mental illness with pregnancy: Study

MS patients at higher risk of mental illness with pregnancy: Study

Women with multiple sclerosis (MS) face a significantly higher risk of mental illness during and after…

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Opioid Use and Pregnancy | Overdose Prevention

Opioid Use and Pregnancy | Overdose Prevention

Considerations and risks Before initiating opioid therapy for women who can become pregnant, clinicians and their…

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