Pregnancy and Birth

 
Prior CT Scans Found Linked With Higher Risk of Pregnancy Loss and Birth Defects
September 10, 2025

Although overall risk was just slightly elevated, study authors recommend alternative imaging methods when appropriate for women of childbearing age.

OTC Contraception Option Improves Access For Women at High Risk for Unintended Pregnancy
August 20, 2025

Opill OTC has significantly increased contraceptive use and shifts from less effective options among women who are uninsured, of racial/ethnic minorities, and live in the rural US.

Investigational Psychedelic RE104 for Postpartum Depression Delivers Positive Phase 2 Results: Reunion Neuroscience Update
August 18, 2025

In the RE104 group receiving the 30-mg dose, clinically meaningful reductions in the primary endpoint were seen on day 1 posttreatment and sustained through day 28 follow-up.

New Guidelines Recommend Preconception Screening in Diabetes: Daily Dose
August 04, 2025

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Maternal Depression Found to Disrupt Emotional Responsiveness, Infant Care: Daily Dose
July 31, 2025

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New Guidelines Recommend Preconception Screening in Diabetes, Universal Testing for Primary Aldosteronism
July 16, 2025

ENDO 2025: The publications reflect growing consensus that integration of endocrine screening into standard clinical workflows is essential for early risk detection and long-term disease prevention.

First Patient Receives Lipocene's LPCN 1154 for Postpartum Depression in Phase 3 Clinical Trial
June 27, 2025

Lipocene anticipates the phase 3 trial data will support an NDA submission for LPCN 1154 to treat PPD in mid-2026, the company said.

Bringing PPD Screening to the Forefront of Maternal Health: A Q&A with Joy Baker, MD
June 03, 2025

ACOG 2025: Joy Baker, MD, discusses the urgent need to prioritize postpartum depression screening, normalize mental health in prenatal care, and strengthen continuity between OB-GYN and primary care.

Combined Oral Contraceptive Use May Triple the Risk of Cryptogenic Stroke in Young Women
May 23, 2025

ESOC 2025: New research reveals that combined oral contraceptive use significantly increases the risk of cryptogenic stroke in young women, urging careful assessment by clinicians.

From Screening to Support: How PCPs Can Tackle PPD
May 21, 2025

ACOG 2025: Joy Baker, MD, urged primary care clinicians to screen early, refer confidently, and help change the statistics on maternal mental health.