ACOG: American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
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Prenatal sleep problems, depression linked to poorer outcomes
Screening pregnant patients for sleeping problems and for prenatal depression early in pregnancy may help identify and prevent later problems.
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U.S. docs at double the risk of postpartum depression
The high postpartum depression rates among physicians might be associated with worse patient care, said Dr. Alison Stuebe.
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Self-harm is a leading cause of death for new moms
Doctors should discuss maternal mental health early and often, suggests the executive director of the Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance...
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Claims data suggest endometriosis ups risk of chronic opioid use
Women with endometriosis had a nearly 300% higher rate of chronic opioid use, compared with those without endometriosis, according to an analysis...
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Consider varying generational needs, preferences in the workplace and with patients
NASHVILLE, TENN. – Generational differences have important implications for communication, education, and more –...
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VIDEO: Novel postpartum depression drug effective in phase 3 trial
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Brexanolone, administered intravenously, is under review at the FDA for treating postpartum depression.
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Methadone programs allowed pregnancy outcomes similar to nonusers
Women enrolled in supervised methadone programs had similar preterm birth rates to healthy controls.
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Postpartum readmissions rise in 8-year multistate analysis
The postpartum readmission rate increased over a recent 8-year period from 1.72% to 2.16%, with readmitted patients more likely to be publicly...
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ACOG: IV regimen safely resolved acute headache in pregnant women
Key clinical point: Intravenous metoclopramide and diphenhydramine relieved headaches more effectively than did codeine in pregnant patients who...
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Perinatal loss dramatically affects maternal mental health
Major finding: Bereaved mothers had significantly more depression (23% vs. 8%), PTSD (41% vs. 12%), general anxiety disorder (19% vs. 7%), social...