Insufficient Data to Determine Safety of Lithium During Breastfeeding
There is variability in data relating to the safety of lithium during breastfeeding.
Pregnancy
Perinatal Maternal Depression Linked to Child Brain Development at 10 Years
Perinatal maternal depressive symptoms were consistently associated with brain development in offspring at age 10 years.
Benzodiazepine Use During Pregnancy Associated With Spontaneous Abortion
An increased risk for spontaneous abortion in early pregnancy was linked to incident exposure to short- and long-acting benzodiazepines.
Further Studies Needed on Prenatal Maternal and Paternal Cannabis Use
Researchers highlight the importance of understanding the factors that might hinder a woman’s ability to quit using cannabis during pregnancy, since focusing solely on her behavior can elicit stigma and exacerbate psychiatric vulnerability.
CDC: Drinking Alcohol Not Uncommon in Pregnant Women
Approximately one in nine pregnant women report drinking alcohol in the past 30 days, and among those, about one-third report binge drinking.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Effective for Prenatal Insomnia
Cognitive behavioral therapy is an effective nonpharmacologic treatment for insomnia during pregnancy.
Perinatal Depression Prevention: A Systematic Evidence Review
Researchers determined that counseling was the intervention associated with the greatest reduction in perinatal depression.
Prenatal and Infant Pesticide Exposure Associated With Autism Spectrum Disorder
Risk of autism spectrum disorder with and without intellectual disability increases with prenatal and infant exposure to several common ambient pesticides.
Buprenorphine Use Up, Methadone Use Down for Pregnant Women
From 2009 to 2015, the prevalence of methadone use decreased and buprenorphine use increased among Medicaid-enrolled pregnant women with opioid use disorder.
Maternal Mental Disorders Affect Primary School Completion in Offspring
Maternal mental disorders and the timing of their onset are associated with completion of primary education in offspring.
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