Careful management of bipolar disorder during pregnancy is critical because for so many patients with this illness, the road to emotional well-being has been a long one, requiring a combination of careful pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic strategies.Half of referrals to our Center for Women’s Mental Health – where we evaluate and treat women before, during, and… Read More »
Despite decreasing rates of alcohol and tobacco use during pregnancy, the use of cannabis use during pregnancy is on the rise. According to data collected from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, the use of cannabis in pregnant women aged 18 to 44 years rose from 2.37% in 2002 to 3.85% in 2014… Read More »
by Joemar Carillo Exercising may be the last thing on your mind during your period and that’s understandable. During their menstrual cycle, women generally tend not to want to do a lot of physical activities. However, studies have shown that working out during your period has a positive impact on your overall physical and mental… Read More »
While different countries may have different attitudes toward the consumption of alcohol during pregnancy, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has taken a firm stand against the use of alcohol during pregnancy. In the report entitled “Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders,” the AAP identified prenatal exposure to alcohol as the leading preventable cause of birth defects… Read More »
What is folic acid? Folic acid is the synthetic form of folate (vitamin B9), which can be found in many fortified foods and supplements. Vitamin B9 helps convert carbohydrates into glucose to be used as energy. Vitamin B9 is important for the function of the brain and plays a part in emotional and mental health.… Read More »
Stock via Getty Getty In North Carolina, a person’s initial consent to sexual activity can later prevent them from seeking justice if things turn ugly or violent — even if they asked loudly and clearly, mid-encounter, for the other person to stop. For several years, legislators have declined to close this loophole in state sexual assault laws, but… Read More »