The following is a summary of “Substance Use and Use Disorders During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period,” published in the ...

Mental health and substance use disorder continue to be common contributing factors in the death of pregnant and postpartum ...

Without treatment, postpartum depression can progressively ... They may also order a blood test to check if a disorder like thyroid disease or a nutrient deficiency may be contributing to your ...

But if the postpartum emotional highs soar way beyond normal — and the lows hit rock bottom — you may be experiencing bipolar disorder. Fortunately, with quick diagnosis, there are treatment ...

Hypertension in pregnancy increases the likelihood of postpartum hypertension. Know the risk factors to start managing ...

Antipsychotic medications can help a person with bipolar disorder stabilize their moods, reduce agitation, and improve overall quality of life. Learn more about the medication types, dosage, side ...

To our knowledge, investigations of postpartum disorder prevalence have yet to ... make it possible to decide where to direct treatment efforts for this population and (b) provide necessary ...

Jones was experiencing postpartum depression, which can be a severe, long-lasting mood disorder that affects ... mental health conditions go without treatment or a diagnosis.

They are working to close gaps in substance use care and decrease stigma to fight one of the leading causes of maternal death in NC.