Maternal depression during pregnancy is an independent risk factor for low fetal birthweight and premature delivery, but other illnesses, such as anxiety disorders, eating disorders and psychotic ...

Given that women are almost twice as likely to experience depression compared to men (Gaynes et al., 2005; Kessler et al., 2003; Kessler et al., 2005) and that the majority of women age 15 to 50 have ...

The oxytocin system—which helps release breast milk and strengthens the bond between mother and baby—may be affected during ...

Does maternal depression affect mothers' young children? If so, how? Those are the questions that Penn State Associate ...

This research theme focuses on the effects of prenatal and postnatal exposures (such as maternal depression) on offspring outcomes and aims to better understand the mechanisms by which exposure to ...

Over 20% of maternal mortality happens from weeks one to six postpartum and healthcare workers are not adequately addressing ...

The SUMMIT trial reveals promising implications for transforming mental health care during pregnancy and the postpartum ...

If enacted, the bill would require Medicaid to cover maternal depression screenings for new mothers at their well-child visits. It would also require health insurance policies to cover mothers ...

Identifying and treating risk factors for depression, anxiety and other psychological health conditions during pregnancy and postpartum may improve short- and long-term health outcomes for both mother ...

Comprehensive mental health screenings should be considered an essential part of maternal cardiovascular care, a new report ...

THIS WILL BE GAME CHANGING. IT’S GOING TO SAVE LIVES. SENATE BILL 246 INCLUDES SEVERAL PROVISIONS, STARTING WITH MATERNAL DEPRESSION, SCREENING FOR NEW MOMS WRAPPED INTO WELL-CHILD PEDIATRIC VISITS.

This article explores the challenges and highlights actionable telehealth solutions that enhance access to care, particularly ...