by Katherine Stone |
As we have discussed previously, a mother’s depression can affect her child. This includes depression in pregnancy. Depression can negatively impact bonding and attachment. It can slow cognitive development. The longer the depression goes on, the more harmful... by Katherine Stone |
The MGH Center for Women's Mental Health blog takes a look at new research on the impact of taking atypical antipsychotic medication while pregnant on birth weight.Atypical antipsychoticswould include medications like Seroquel, Risperdal, Abilify, Zyprexa and... by Katherine Stone |
After my bout with postpartum OCD, I decided I would never have another baby. NEVER. NOT. ONE. MORE. EVER. I’m not the only person who has been through postpartum depression who feels this way. I am reminded of the choice I made, a choice that would later be... by Katherine Stone |
Casey, who writes the blog Moosh in Indy, has written a very beautiful piece on her depression and how it may (or may not) affect her child. It is a true love letter to her daughter. The photos she includes of she and her baby together are just gorgeous, and I found... by Katherine Stone |
NPR just did a story on how depression in a family can increase the risk of any one member of the famimly getting depression or anxiety as well. It's a nice piecethat reminds us that we must reach out for treatment not only for ourselves, but to benefit our loved... by Katherine Stone |
A new study presented at the annual meeting of the Endocrine Society shows that postpartum anxiety can lead to a delayed onset of puberty in daughters. The study, conducted on mice by researchers in New Zealand, found that low levels of prolactin in early... Page 3 of 6«12345...»Last »