Publications by authors named "Ariela Frieder"
Article Synopsis
- - Postpartum depression is a prevalent issue following childbirth that can negatively affect both mother and child's development if left untreated.
- - Various treatments exist, including medications and therapies, but evidence supporting their efficacy is limited due to small studies and lack of long-term data.
- - New treatments like brexanolone and SAGE-217, which target neuroactive steroids, have shown promise in clinical trials for rapidly reducing symptoms of postpartum depression.
The clinical content of preconception care: women with psychiatric conditions.
Am J Obstet Gynecol
December 2008
For a substantial proportion of women, pregnancy can be complicated by the occurrence or reoccurrence of a psychiatric condition. Psychiatric disorders during pregnancy are associated with poor obstetric outcomes, higher risk of postpartum psychiatric illness, increased rates of substance abuse, lower participation in prenatal care, and adverse infant and family outcomes. As part of preconception care, providers should be vigilant and screen for psychiatric disorders among women of reproductive age, as the detection and appropriate management of these conditions can reduce the occurrence of adverse pregnancy and family outcomes.
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