Browsing by Author "McHugh, Katherine W."

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    Overview of US Maternal Mortality Policy
    (Elsevier, 2020-03) Villavicencio, Jennifer C.; McHugh, Katherine W.; Tucker Edmonds, Brownsyne; Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine
    The United States maternal mortality rate has been rising for many years putting the US out of step with peer countries. There are many complex reasons for the rise in maternal deaths and recent data has demonstrated that there is a disproportionate risk for women of color. This article provides an overview of current policy and policy issues aimed at improving the maternal mortality rate in the United States.
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    Psychotropic Medications in Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period
    (Libertas Academia, 2015-07) Haas, David M.; McHugh, Katherine W.; Durst, Paula J.; Rose, Sarah M.; Patil, Avinash S.; Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, IU School of Medicine
    Many pregnant women suffer from mental health conditions while pregnant. As providers and patients make decisions about risks of the conditions and treatments during pregnancy, information to populate those discussions is needed. Taking into account the physiologic changes in pregnancy, we may need to optimize medication therapy. This article reviews and summarizes some of the most common mental health conditions suffered in pregnancy: depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and psychosis. It further discusses the different medications used to treat them, as well as risks associated with these medications.