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Inflammation during pregnancy may prime offspring for anxiety
The dense bands of neurons pictured are the two blades of the dentate gyrus of the…
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Substance use during pregnancy can harm a fetus, experts warn
by I. Edwards Using alcohol, tobacco, marijuana or other substances during pregnancy can harm the developing…
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Gynaecologist shares 8 tips to improve mental health during pregnancy: Hydration, exercise, adequate rest and more
Each trimester of pregnancy brings its own set of challenges. From nausea and mood swings to…
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Potential risks and benefits of prenatal selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor medications for maternal mental health and child development
Roddy Mitchell, A. et al. Prevalence of perinatal depression in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic…
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Promoting Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum To Support Heart Health < Yale School of Medicine
The perinatal period, which spans from pregnancy through 12 months postpartum, is often a time of…
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Debunking 5 Common Maternal Mental Health Myths
There are many myths surrounding maternal mental health. In this post, we debunk the top 5.…
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Clinical Reflections on the SSRI and Pregnancy FDA Panel
BRAIN TRUST: CONVERSATIONS IN PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY -Series Editor Joseph F. Goldberg, MD Joseph F. Goldberg, MD: Hello…
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Not Even the Unborn Are Safe from Psychiatric Harm
On July 21, the FDA convened a panel on antidepressants in pregnancy, with a focus on…
Continue ReadingMental health in pregnancy: Is it part of the fertility equation?
News As birth rates fall and perinatal distress rises, mental health in pregnancy is…
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