Scientists warn: Even small amounts of alcohol during pregnancy can permanently damage a baby’s brain |

Scientists warn: Even small amounts of alcohol during pregnancy can permanently damage a baby’s brain |

In a breakthrough, researchers at Texas A&M University have found that alcohol consumption during pregnancy can…

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Menopause can take a significant toll on mental health

Menopause can take a significant toll on mental health

October is Menopause Awareness Month — and when many people hear the word “menopause,” symptoms like hot…

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COVID-19 in pregnancy may raise autism and neurodevelopmental disorder risk

COVID-19 in pregnancy may raise autism and neurodevelopmental disorder risk

New research from Mass General Brigham reveals that COVID-19 infection in pregnancy may subtly alter fetal…

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Factors influencing receipt of mental health services for Black women living in Los Angeles County during the perinatal period | BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth

Factors influencing receipt of mental health services for Black women living in Los Angeles County during the perinatal period | BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth

Design This study was a secondary analysis of the Black Mothers’ Mental Wellness Study [12], a…

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Why Sophie’s Law Is the Wake-Up Call England’s Maternity Care System Desperately Needs

Why Sophie’s Law Is the Wake-Up Call England’s Maternity Care System Desperately Needs

The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) has welcomed a new Bill introduced to Parliament on Wednesday…

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The Confusion Over Antidepressants During Pregnancy Is Harming People

The Confusion Over Antidepressants During Pregnancy Is Harming People

October 8, 2025 5 min read The Hand-Wringing Over Antidepressants During Pregnancy Is Harming Women   By…

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Foresight Mental Health Launches Comprehensive Maternal Mental Health Program to Address Critical Gaps in Care

Foresight Mental Health Launches Comprehensive Maternal Mental Health Program to Address Critical Gaps in Care

Foresight Mental Health Launches Comprehensive Maternal Mental Health Program to Address Critical Gaps in Care Foresight…

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Severe pregnancy sickness linked to mental health issues

Severe pregnancy sickness linked to mental health issues

According to the UK’s National Health Service, excessive nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, known as hyperemesis…

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Treating Mental Illness During Pregnancy the Same as Any Medical Illness: In Conversation With Jennifer L. Payne, MD

Treating Mental Illness During Pregnancy the Same as Any Medical Illness: In Conversation With Jennifer L. Payne, MD

CLINICAL CONVERSATIONS The use of medications during pregnancy has recently become a subject of hot debate…

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The Evidence on Tylenol and Autism | Johns Hopkins

The Evidence on Tylenol and Autism | Johns Hopkins

Challenges of Studying Tylenol Use During Pregnancy  Studies that establish causal relationships between medications and adverse…

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