In 2015, the FDA updated prescription and biological drug labeling by replacing the old pregnancy risk letter categories with more detailed information.

There are no randomized controlled trials of SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) in pregnancy because there is no ethics board that will approve randomly assigning treatment or placebo to pregnant people without their knowledge.

Most women don’t want to take a medication during pregnancy, and that’s totally fine. It is important to recognize that pregnancy is a unique and transformative time in a woman's life, and the desire to avoid medications often stems from a deep instinct to protect both the unborn child and their own health.

What do women do before doctors' appointments? They engage in thorough research and meticulous preparation.

However, it’s crucial to understand that they are certainly not the only options available for the treatment of various mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, panic disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Each individual’s experience with mental health is unique, and as such, treatment plans should be tailored to fit the specific needs of the patient.

New baby smell is just divine! Evoking a sense of warmth and comfort that is hard to replicate. The scent of a newborn, often described as a mix of sweetness and freshness, is not only delightful but also has a profound emotional impact on many people.

I had this fantasy that we would immediately have this deep connection, but it didn’t play out exactly that way. I was more just amazed by this little creature that cooed and cried and smelled wonderful, but was he really mine?

here is no data to support that edible marijuana, cannabis or weed are safe to use in pregnancy, yet many women are using it to manage nausea, anxiety, and insomnia during pregnancy.

The truth is that protecting my peace is the glue that held me together postpartum.

SSRIs do not increase the risk of miscarriage. Depression does increase the risk of miscarriage.

Don't make assumptions about someone else's pregnancy.

I see so many more moms preparing for a subsequent pregnancy following a postpartum episode rather than during the pregnant or postpartum...

As a teacher, I simply teach reproductive psychiatry as the standard of care because that’s how it SHOULD be.

Many people assume that cannabis is an option because “it’s natural”, unfortunately it's not.

I like to think learning is the key to treatment of mental health problems in general, but especially postpartum!