An estimated 40 million adults in the US smoke cigarettes – that’s more than 15% of the population. The number of smokers has been in steady decline for decades, but we’re nowhere near zero yet. You’ve probably seen ads highlighting health risks associated with smoking in general and during pregnancy in particular, but what are […]
Last updated Jan. 11, 2018. Zoloft is one of the most popular antidepressants in the country — more than 37 million prescriptions for the drug are filled every year. However, mixing Zoloft and pregnancy can expose the baby to certain serious risks. Pregnancy and Mental Health We’ve talked before about how pregnancy can be hard […]
Last updated Aug. 29, 2017. For almost all of us, stress is a part of life. We worry about our jobs, our relationships, our families, ourselves, and lots of other things. Pregnancy can cause even more stress than usual — you’re worried about becoming a parent, being responsible for a new baby, and how that […]