The expert opinion of a Spanish psychiatrist has proven crucial in overturning a woman’s conviction in a case of pregnancy denial

The evaluation of psychiatrist Ibone Olza has been key in the process of understanding this mental disorder.This case in Costa Rica is a clear example of restorative justice in recognizing that both judicial and healthcare systems failed the woman.   On June 8th, the Court of Justice of San José (Costa Rica) acquitted 35 year-old…

Yoga, mindfulness and other psychological interventions for stress and anxiety during pregnancy

A systematic review and narrative synthesis of fourteen studies conducted in Australia, Canada, Germany, New Zealand, UK and USA, published in the last issue of Archives of Women’s Mental Health, focuses on women’s views on the acceptability of and satisfaction with non-pharmacological interventions to reduce the symptoms of anxiety in pregnant women. Studies included women…

Babies protected from effects of intimate partner violence during pregnancy… by breastfeeding

Study suggests that exclusive breastfeeding diffuses the intergenerational transmission of risk for infants born to mothers exposed to intimate partner violence.  Women in this situation during pregnancy would benefit not only from psychosocial support, but also from specific breastfeeding support, as this can have major personal and public health benefits. A study from Nôtre Dame…