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Perinatal Depression Triples Risk for Suicidal Behavior

Findings seen in large cohort of mothers followed for median 6.9 years, with highest excess risk in first year after diagnosis

Tx of Postnatal Depression Tied to Better Maternal, Offspring Outcomes

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor treatment tied to lower risk for maternal mental health problems and child externalizing behaviors across early childhood

One in Five Women Report Mistreatment During Maternity Care

Those with public or no insurance report mistreatment

Breastfeeding for at Least Six Months Aids Maternal Cardiovascular Factors

Findings similar for women who experienced a complication of pregnancy

Kangaroo Mother Care Shows Mortality Benefits for Preterm, Low-Weight Infants

Review shows kangaroo mother care should be initiated within 24 hours of birth and at least for eight hours daily

Child With Psoriasis Negatively Impacts Mom’s Quality of Life

Positive association seen between mothers' Family Dermatology Life Quality Index scores and children's Psoriasis Area Severity Index scores

Maternal Opioids After Delivery Not Linked to Adverse Infant Outcomes

No increase seen in likelihood of admission to hospital for any reason, and no infant deaths recorded

Social Media Program Helps Ease Symptoms of Postpartum Depression

Program did not lead to differences in responsive parenting, parenting stress, or parenting competence

Childhood Chronic Conditions Up With Maternal Schizophrenia

Children exposed to maternal schizophrenia have increased risk for mental health and non-mental health conditions

Less Intense Physical Activity Seen Among Mothers With Young, Multiple Children

Findings based on study of 848 mothers who wore an accelerometer