As the opioid epidemic rages on, one vulnerable group—new moms—have often been overlooked. A new study at the University of Utah Health found that drug-induced death is the most common cause of pregnancy-associated death ...
May 9, 2019
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May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that one in nine mothers in the U.S. will experience symptoms of postpartum depression.
May 1, 2019
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It's a heartbreaking reality: many women who give birth to children requiring the expert care of a neonatal intensive care unit suffer from postpartum depression and stress, and often report problems bonding with their babies ...
Apr 2, 2019
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Twenty-eight weeks into her first pregnancy, Rabia's worst fears were realised. She went into labour, and the baby was stillborn. The bleeding started the next day.
Mar 26, 2019
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Judy's first pregnancy was planned, and she was looking forward to having a baby. Yet, halfway through the pregnancy, something changed. She began to feel down and bad about herself. She had less energy and struggled to concentrate. ...
Mar 22, 2019
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(HealthDay)—Postpartum depression is a common and often devastating condition for new mothers, but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved the first drug to help combat it.
Mar 20, 2019
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In one of the first research studies focused on the impact of weight stigma in pregnant and postpartum women, a team led by a Worcester Polytechnic Institute professor found that women who experience weight stigma during ...
Feb 20, 2019
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Women are nearly twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with depression and it can occur at any age.
Feb 13, 2019
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Cardiovascular disease and hypertensive disorders are leading causes of maternal morbidity and mortality. Two studies will be presented on February 14, 2019, at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's (SMFM) annual meeting, ...
Feb 12, 2019
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Some feedback from doctors seemed almost appalling.
Feb 4, 2019
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