Prevent Postpartum Depression

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Motherhood Survival Manual Dr. Jill Zechowy, MD, MS is a family doctor, perinatal psychotherapist, mom of 2 and PMAD Survivor.

Su***de Prevention Advocate Perspectives: Why the New 988 Crisis Number Matters – A Conversation with Kirsten Krueger of AFSP South Dakota Starting in July 2022, people across the nation experiencing a su***de or mental health crisis will be able to dial just three digits – 988 – to be routed to the National Su***de Prevention Lifeline, a 24/7 toll-free crisis line that provides immediate care and resources to millions of callers e...

A recent study analyzing safety of receiving Covid Vaccination in pregnancy.

Association of BNT162b2 COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy With Infant Outcomes This cohort study examines the association between maternal immunization with the BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy and neonatal and early infant outcomes.

Please sign the petition to make Postpartum Psychosis an official diagnosis.

Jill: I am a physician who treats women with postpartum psychosis. It should be an official diagnosis because the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and serious risks including infanticide are distinct from psychosis. Failure to recognize this is a... American Psychiatric Association: Adding Diagnosis of Postpartum Psychosis to DSM

Premenstrual exacerbation

Essential Reads - What’s the Difference Between PME and PMDD? How Should We Treat PME? In community-based and clinical studies, it has been observed that about 60% of women with mood disorders experience worsening of their mood during the premenstrual phase of their cycle. While this is often referred to as premenstrual dysphoric disorder or PMDD, it is more accurate -- and clinically...