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Eating Disorders in Pregnancy and Postpartum

Eating Disorders in Pregnancy and Postpartum

Published: May 8th, 2008

The British Medical Journal recently published a brief, but comprehensive review of eating disorders in pregnancy by Veronica Bridget Ward. Eating disorders (anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, ... (read more)

Show Your Support for Postpartum Depression Legislation

Show Your Support for Postpartum Depression Legislation

Published: May 2nd, 2008

Please sign this online petition to support passage of The Melanie Blocker Stokes MOTHERS Act. A companion bill passed in the House of Representatives last fall to a nearly ... (read more)

Do Oral Contraceptives Cause Mood Changes?

Do Oral Contraceptives Cause Mood Changes?

Published: May 1st, 2008

Many women have concerns about the side effects of oral contraceptives (birth control pills). Potential side effects include bloating, breast tenderness, and weight gain. In addition, some women ... (read more)

New Study Does Not Find Link Between Paroxetine and Cardiovascular Defects

New Study Does Not Find Link Between Paroxetine and Cardiovascular Defects

Published: April 23rd, 2008

In 2006, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) elected to change product label warnings for the antidepressant paroxetine (Paxil), advising against the use of this drug by women who are pregnant. This decision ... (read more)

22nd Annual Postpartum Support International Conference

22nd Annual Postpartum Support International Conference

Published: April 17th, 2008

The 22nd Annual Postpartum Support International (PSI) Conference will be held in Houston, TX from June 4 through June 7, 2008. The theme of this year’s conference is ... (read more)

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