Postpartum depression, nutrition, and gut flora

In this blog, we’ll be discussing lesser-known facts about postpartum depression (PPD).  The first section will cover PPD risk factors, and then we’ll continue with nutritional strategies to prevent PPD.  The last section also contains clinician and patient resources...

Lithium and male fertility

A few months ago, we covered the topic of lithium carbonate and its effects on pregnancy outcomes. The research we uncovered is detailed here—an essential read for bipolar patients who are planning a pregnancy.  However, as we’ve been learning through our blogs...

5 tips to avoid preeclampsia blood pressure ranges

Preeclampsia is a serious and complex condition that can lead to severe pregnancy complications. In my previous two blogs, I discussed blood tests to help predict the risk of preeclampsia and risk factors to address before conception. In today’s blog, you’ll...

Why do you get preeclampsia?

Preeclampsia is a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy, characterized by the presence of protein in the urine (proteinuria) in addition to hypertension. It can also cause symptoms such as blurry vision, headache, and abdominal pain. Most seriously, preeclampsia...