Jodi Gilman, PhD, on cumulative prenatal adversity linked to adolescent mental health risk

Jodi Gilman, PhD, on cumulative prenatal adversity linked to adolescent mental health risk

Multiple prenatal adversities may cumulatively increase the risk of mental health problems during adolescence, according to…

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Paracetamol is safe in pregnancy, says new evidence against Trump autism claims

Paracetamol is safe in pregnancy, says new evidence against Trump autism claims

Philippa Roxby and Jim ReedHealth reporters Getty Images Taking paracetamol while pregnant is safe and there’s…

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How maternal stress during pregnancy alters fetal brain development- The Week

How maternal stress during pregnancy alters fetal brain development- The Week

Stress during pregnancy, triggered by immune activation, infections, or changes in gut health, may have lasting…

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ADHD diagnoses among mothers surge in the years following childbirth

ADHD diagnoses among mothers surge in the years following childbirth

For many women, the transition to parenthood is a life-altering event filled with new challenges and…

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Adverse prenatal exposures linked to adolescent mental health risk

Adverse prenatal exposures linked to adolescent mental health risk

Key takeaways: Adverse prenatal exposures (APEs) are associated with higher rates of behavioral and mental health…

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A Randomized Controlled Trial to Prevent Postpartum Anxiety Disorders

A Randomized Controlled Trial to Prevent Postpartum Anxiety Disorders

Abstract Objective: Postpartum anxiety is common, often underrecognized, and associated with numerous negative outcomes for both…

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Perinatal Mental Health: 2025 Year in Review

Perinatal Mental Health: 2025 Year in Review

In 2025, pregnancy and parenthood were at the center of many national conversations, with developments in…

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Intergenerational transmission of mental health during the first 1,000 days of life

Intergenerational transmission of mental health during the first 1,000 days of life

Rutter, M. Children of Sick Parents: an Environmental and Psychiatric Study (Oxford Univ. Press, 1966). Monaco,…

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Tragic Details About Kate Middleton’s Health Issues During Pregnancy

Tragic Details About Kate Middleton’s Health Issues During Pregnancy

Chris Jackson/Getty Images If anyone knows how challenging…

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Mental health apps win global Women’s Digital Health Challenge

Mental health apps win global Women’s Digital Health Challenge

Two apps aimed at supporting mental health during pregnancy and motherhood have won a global innovation…

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