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Breastfeeding vs. Formula: Learning What Works for You and Your Baby April 10, 2020 . No Comments
As a psychotherapist with extensive training in child development, I have a great appreciation for the unique developmental needs of our littlest humans. Much research has shown that breast ... Read More
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How to Cope with the Grief of Infant Loss October 12, 2018 . 1 Comment
The loss of a child is often considered to be the most painful, wrenching experience a person can have. The loss of an infant may be sudden and shocking or follow many months of neonatal ... Read More
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How Home Visiting Supports Maternal Mental Health January 6, 2018 . 1 Comment
While the birth of a child brings joy and fulfillment to the lives of many, taking on the role of parent can also be exceptionally challenging and stressful. Some new parents experience ... Read More
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1 in 5 Women with Postpartum Mental Health Issues Don’t Seek Help August 30, 2017 . No Comments
One in five women with postpartum mood issues (PPMD)—a group of diagnoses that includes conditions such as postpartum anxiety and postpartum depression—do not tell their health care ... Read More
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Smoking Rates Increase Among Pregnant Women with Depression August 16, 2017 . 2 Comments
Between 2005 and 2014, smoking rates among pregnant women with depression increased while rates among other groups decreased, according to a study published in the journal Drug and Alcohol ... Read More
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Study: Antidepressant Exposure Does Not Change Newborn Behavior June 14, 2017 . 2 Comments
Use of antidepressants during pregnancy does not appear to change the behavior of newborns at 2-4 weeks old, according to a study published in The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry. The study’s ... Read More
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Study: Low Birth Weight May Increase Mental Health Risks March 7, 2017 . 1 Comment
Babies born with extremely low birth weights of 1,000 grams (about 2 pounds) or less face an increased risk of mental health issues, according to a study published in the American Psychological ... Read More
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Gestational Diabetes May Raise Risk of Postpartum Depression February 1, 2017 . 3 Comments
Postpartum depression may be associated with gestational diabetes in women who are pregnant for the first time, according to a study published in the journal Depression and Anxiety. Data ... Read More
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Study Explores Drinking in Pregnancy, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome January 18, 2017 . 5 Comments
About 8-9% of women worldwide drink alcohol during pregnancy, according to research that explored drinking and its effects on developing fetuses. The study, published in The Lancet Global ... Read More
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Drug Use History May Predict Postpartum Stress and Anxiety December 30, 2016 . 6 Comments
Women with a history of substance abuse, even long before pregnancy, are more likely to experience stress and anxiety in the three months following childbirth, according to a study published ... Read More
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‘Kangaroo Care’ for Premature Babies Improves Mental Health December 14, 2016 . 4 Comments
Premature babies whose mothers practiced “kangaroo care” had better mental health and fewer behavioral problems than other premature babies, according to a study published in the journal ... Read More
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Pregnancy Loss Can Trigger PTSD, and Other News November 4, 2016 . 2 Comments
Miscarriages and ectopic pregnancies can trigger posttraumatic stress (PTSD), according to a study published in BMJ Open. According to the American Pregnancy Association, 10-25% of clinically ... Read More