maternal mental health

In a study of macaques, researchers find that a pregnant mother’s exposure to environmental stress affected the growth of the HPA axis, a key player in deciding how organisms cope with stress.

Most states with abortion limits include exemptions for life-threatening emergencies, but only one state includes “serious mental illness” that could result in the death of the mother or fetus. It's not Florida.

Perinatal mental health conditions stand as the leading cause of maternal mortality. Psychologist Jill Garrett, program director of The Motherhood Space at Baptist Health, offers solutions.

A maternal telehealth pilot program that began in 2021 was expanded this year to encompass 18 counties. During a recent committee hearing, senators discussed bringing it to the rest of the state.

Tori Bowie's bipolar issues were more than an afterthought in the Orange County neighborhood where police found her body days after the 32-year-old, who was eight months pregnant, died due to childbirth complications.

For many parents, no stone is left unturned when preparing to have a child. There are books, classes, and blogs to prepare both mother and father for...