
Maternal anxiety is necessary but sometimes can spin out of control. A guide to what’s normal and when you should seek help.
Read more...Maternal anxiety is necessary but sometimes can spin out of control. A guide to what’s normal and when you should seek help.
Read more...Motherhood, as portrayed on social media sites such as Pinterest, can cause anxiety among women trying to live up an unreasonable standard.
Read more...Breaking down the facts and correcting misconceptions about the results of a new paper in JAMA Pediatrics about antidepressant exposure in pregnancy and the risk of autism.
Read more...Women are caught in a bind between their maternal instinct to protect their babies by eating well in pregnancy, and their fear of losing control of their bodies in the process. This article addresses the body image issues faced by many women as they progress through pregnancy.
Read more...MD for Moms is my new Huffington Post Parents column where I explore health issues important to women from my perspective as a physician and mom of three.
Read more...Hayden Panettiere courageously went public with her battle with postpartum depression. I am proud to be quoted in a new article that effectively explains and explores postpartum emotions.
Read more...I am excited to announce that I have joined Family Health Associates as the Director of Women’s Health.
Read more...Do SSRIs in early pregnancy increase the risk of major malformations? A new study published in the British Medical Journal has found no risk for most SSRIs, and very, very low risk for two specific SSRIs.
Read more...Acupuncture is well known to be beneficial for the treatment of many medical issues and psychological concerns. Research has shown its efficacy for depression and anxiety in adults; new research confirms the positive response from acupuncture for treatment of postpartum depression.
Read more...Having a baby in one’s forties is increasingly common. There are clear benefits that come with waiting to start a family, and many known medical risks. New data also suggests that waiting for baby confers an increased risk of depression during and after pregnancy.
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