Tag: maternal mental health
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Antidepressants in Pregnancy: FDA Panel Debate and Lifeline
Overview: A Policy Debate Meets Real-World Need Media coverage has highlighted a tense moment as an FDA advisory panel scrutinized the safety of antidepressants used during pregnancy. The conversations, while focused on risk assessment, are ultimately about the daily realities faced by pregnant people and new mothers who struggle with depression or anxiety. Health professionals…
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Antidepressants in Pregnancy: FDA Panel Questions vs Docs
FDA Panel Questions Antidepressants in Pregnancy In a recent session, members of an FDA advisory panel scrutinized the safety and necessity of using antidepressants during pregnancy. The discussions highlighted the ongoing tension between ensuring fetal safety and acknowledging the real-world needs of pregnant people who experience depression or anxiety. While some panelists raised concerns about…
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Rising Help-Seeking Among New Mothers for Postnatal Mental Health
Understanding the Rise in Help-Seeking In recent years, more new mothers are prioritizing their mental health, seeking professional support for postnatal depression, anxiety, and related conditions. The shift is driven by greater awareness, less stigma, and improved access to resources. While sleep deprivation and hormonal changes are common after childbirth, the emotional and cognitive toll…
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Rising Support for Postnatal Mental Health Among New Mothers
Understanding the Growing Need for Postnatal Mental Health Support The demand for help with postnatal mental health is rising as more new mothers speak openly about their experiences. Sleep deprivation, hormonal changes, and the overwhelming responsibilities of caring for a newborn can combine to create intense emotional strain. When symptoms persist, they are often more…
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Postpartum mental health risk rises after childbirth: screening can help
Overview: Why postpartum mental health matters Two new studies from Karolinska Institutet illuminate how mental ill-health evolves around pregnancy and childbirth. They find that depression and psychosis are more likely after giving birth than before, while the risk of suicide attempts slightly declines. The findings also suggest that national screening guidelines may help identify problems…
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Postpartum Mental Health Risks Rise After Childbirth
Overview: New evidence on postpartum mental health Two recent studies from the Karolinska Institutet illuminate how mental health can change around pregnancy and childbirth. While anxiety and other disorders show complex patterns, the research finds that depression and psychosis are more common after giving birth than before, whereas the likelihood of suicide attempts is lower.…
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Postpartum Depression Risk Higher After Birth: Swedish Study Findings
Two new Swedish studies illuminate mental health around childbirth Two large studies from Karolinska Institutet use Swedish national registers to examine mental health before, during, and after pregnancy. They cover nearly 1.8 million pregnancies from 2003 to 2019 and include both mothers and fathers. The results show that mental health problems often emerge after birth,…