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·October 12, 2016·4 min read

Antidepressants During Pregnancy Associated with Childhood Language Disorders

Researchers report a 37 percent increase in speech or language disorders in the offspring of mothers who used SSRI antidepressants while pregnant.

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·October 3, 2016·5 min read

Is There a Real Connection Between Parent’s Age and Risk for Autism and Schizophrenia?

A new study reports on the real risks of parental age and the links between autism and schizophrenia in the offspring.

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·September 28, 2016·5 min read

Depression in Pregnancy Increases Mental Health Risks in Children

Researchers report maternal depression can increase the risk of behavioral and emotional problems in children.

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·September 21, 2016·4 min read

Menstrual Cycle Affects Memory and Navigation Skills

Researchers report estrogen and progesterone can affect memory and problem solving.

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·September 19, 2016·3 min read

Depression in Early Pregnancy Linked to Gestational Diabetes

Researchers have discovered that women who felt depressed during the early stages of pregnancy were almost twice as likely to suffer from gestational diabetes. Additionally, those with gestational diabetes were more likely to report postpartum depression symptoms.

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·September 12, 2016·4 min read

Stress Negatively Affects Conception Changes

Researchers report highly stressed women are 40 percent less likely to conceive during their ovulation window.

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·September 9, 2016·5 min read

Postpartum Psychosis Big Risk for Mothers With Bipolar Disorder

Researchers report pregnant woman with bipolar disorder have a higher risk of developing postpartum psychosis.

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·September 5, 2016·7 min read

Pregnant Woman’s Immune Response Could Lead to Brain Disorders in Kids

A new report considers how maternal immune activation can affect neurodevelopment in the developing fetus, and concludes the mother's immune response to infection could alone be sufficient enough to cause life long changes in brain architecture, function and behavior in her offspring.

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Autism Featured Genetics

·September 2, 2016·5 min read

Study Links Autism Severity to Ultrasound Exposure During First Trimester of Pregnancy

A new study that looked at the variability of symptoms in children with autism revealed exposure to ultrasound during the first trimester of pregnancy was linked to an increase in symptom severity.