Both acute and chronic stress can cause allostatic overload, or long-term imbalance in
mediators of homeostasis, that results in disruptions in the maternal-placental-fetal …

Human neurodevelopment requires the organization of neural elements into complex
structural and functional networks called the connectome. Emerging data suggest that …

Background The COVID-19 pandemic has been uniquely challenging for pregnant and
postpartum women. Uncontrollable stress amplifies risk for maternal depression and anxiety …

Decisions about the use of psychotropic medication in pregnancy are an ongoing challenge
for clinicians and women with mental health problems, owing to the uncertainties around …

Abstract Purpose of the Review Opioid use disorder in the USA is rising at an alarming rate,
particularly among women of childbearing age. Pregnant women with opioid use disorder …

Objective Major depressive disorder (MDD) and anxiety disorders are both common and
especially challenging during pregnancy. Considering possible risks of intrauterine drug …

Background: Psychiatric illnesses are common in women of childbearing age. The perinatal
period is a particularly high-risk time for depression, bipolar, and anxiety disorders. Methods …

Objectives Extending prior studies of prenatal adversity and depressive symptoms, we
tested associations between maternal prenatal major depressive disorder (MDD) and infant …

Opioid use during pregnancy impacts the health and well‐being of two generations: the
pregnant person and the child. The factors that increase risk for opioid use in the adult, as …

This study aimed to systematically review the measures used to assess infant self‐regulation
during the first 12 months of life. This systematic review was conducted according to the …