New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London, and in partnership with the University of Exeter and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, has found that women with a history of severe mental illness face a lower risk of relapse after giving birth in regions where they have access to a community perinatal mental health team (CPMHT).
Many Postpartum Check-Ups Omit Discussion of Mom’s Heart Health
For many new moms in recent years, the 4- to 6-week postpartum check-up still lacked cardiovascular health (CVH) counseling, according to nationally representative survey data.