Pregnancy outcomes

Online presentation by and discussion with Dr. Barbara Mintzes on what she and colleagues found in a systematic evaluation of all available studies comparing women with depression who did or did not take antidepressants during pregnancy. Their goal was to find an answer to the controversial and urgent clinical question: do pregnant women benefit from taking antidepressants?

A self-help booklet for pregnant women who smoke. Shows how routines, habits, and ways of interacting in relationships influence smoking. Understanding how smoking is influenced by others and everyday routines, is an important first step in changing smoking behaviours.

A literature review that examines the health implications of obesity and overweight in pregnancy, starting with the physical health of women and children and moving on to a consideration of some of the social determinants of health. The review closes with a synthesis of findings and recommendations for further research.

Studies the extent to which associations between adverse birth outcomes and socio-economic status can be identified using individual-level measures (maternal level of education) and community-level measures (neighbourhood income).

Argues that milk and vitamin D intakes during pregnancy are each associated with infant birth weight, independently of other risk factors.

Addresses concerns regarding pregnancy and fetal development and epileptic women.

Warns that paroxetine (Paxil) may increase the risk of major congenital malformations.

Evaluates the safety of home births in North America involving direct entry midwives, in jurisdictions where the practice is not well integrated into the healthcare system.

Looks at treatment and support for HIV-positive pregnant women and prevention of vertical transmission.

Compares prenatal risk factors and birth outcomes of First Nations and Métis women with those of other participants in a prospective study.