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		<title>Dads Can Get Postpartum Depression, But What Does It Look Like?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Postpartum depression affects dads too. This article explores how it shows up in fathers, why it’s often missed, and where dads can find real, dad-focused support.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>So Glad You Asked Podcast:  Jessica Vernon, MD and Marlene Freeman, MD Mood and Anxiety Disorders During Pregnancy</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our podcast provides an evidence-based discussion of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders during pregnancy and how to improve care for mothers and families.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Does Cesarean Delivery Increase Risk for Postpartum Depression?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Cesarean delivery is linked to a small increase in postpartum psychiatric risk, but stronger predictors—like prior mental illness—remain more clinically important.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>Prenatal Cannabis Exposure and Major Malformations: Inconsistent Data, Emerging Red Flags</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Evidence linking prenatal cannabis to major malformations is mixed, but signals for rare defects like gastroschisis and omphalocele support caution regarding the use of cannabis in pregnancy.]]></description>
		
		
		
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		<title>CBT for Menopause: Improving Sleep and Hot Flashes Without Medication</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
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