Weight gain during pregnancy: What is healthy?
Weight gain, increased appetites and cravings are all part of a typical pregnancy. But have you ever wondered what is a healthy amount of weight
July 23, 2020
Category: Maternal Health
Morning sickness: What is it and how can I manage it?
More than 50 percent of pregnant women experience morning sickness. If you’ve had it before or if you’re currently experiencing it, you may be wondering,
July 23, 2020
Beating the ‘baby blues’ during COVID-19
If you’re feeling down after the whirlwind of emotions that come with pregnancy and child birth, you’re not alone. Did you know? Approximately 8 in […]
April 8, 2020
Postpartum depression: more than the baby blues
Presented by Allina Health About 8 in 10 new mothers feel down after giving birth. The “baby blues” occur during the first few days […]
October 24, 2016
Women more vulnerable to depression, anxiety during reproductive years
By Dr. Elizabeth LaRusso May is widely associated with flowers, warm weather (sort of) and Mother’s Day. Fewer people know that May also is Maternal […]
May 8, 2014
Ask Dr. LaRusso: How do I take care of myself during pregnancy?
We’re kicking off a semi-regular Q-and-A with Dr. Elizabeth LaRusso, a perinatal and reproductive health psychiatrist. Send your question to [email protected], and Dr. LaRusso will […]
May 21, 2013