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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How a mother’s stress can decide when her baby arrives

How a mother’s stress can decide when her baby arrives

Experts underscore prevalence of mental health concerns during pregnancy at AKUH seminar, stress knowledge gap A…

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Increased risk of depression and psychosis after childbirth among mothers

Increased risk of depression and psychosis after childbirth among mothers

image:  Emma Bränn view more  Credit: Karolinska Institutet Depression and psychosis are more common in women…

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How FDA panelists casting doubt on antidepressant use during pregnancy could lead to devastating outcomes for mothers

How FDA panelists casting doubt on antidepressant use during pregnancy could lead to devastating outcomes for mothers

At a meeting held by the Food and Drug Administration on July 21, 2025, a panel…

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Mental health among U.S. mothers declines sharply between 2016 and 2023

Mental health among U.S. mothers declines sharply between 2016 and 2023

A new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine reveals a concerning decline in self-reported mental health…

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War in Ukraine vs. Motherhood: Mental health self-perceptions of relocated pregnant women and new mothers | BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth

War in Ukraine vs. Motherhood: Mental health self-perceptions of relocated pregnant women and new mothers | BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth

The demographic characteristics of the study population are detailed in Table 2. The Chi-squared test, based…

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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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