Innovation District: Fighting Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders on Multiple Levels

Fighting perinatal mood and anxiety disorders on multiple levels Over the past several decades, it’s become increasingly recognized that perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), including postpartum depression, are more than just “baby blues." They’re the most common complication of childbirth in the U.S., affecting about 14 percent of women in their lifetimes and up to 50 percent in some specific populations. Children’s National has an integrated approach to help women with PMADs which includes actions at individual, interpersonal, organizational, community and policy levels.

Children’s perinatal hypoxia research lauded by F1000 Using high-tech optical and physiological methods and an advanced behavioral tool, a research team from Children's found that Purkinje cells fire significantly less often after injury due to perinatal hypoxia. The study was honored with a F1000 prime “very good rating.” Developing treatments for neurodevelopmental disorders Vittorio Gallo, Ph.D., participated in the recent American Association for the Advancement of Science Annual Meeting, leading panelists in a timely conversation about progress made so far with neurodevelopmental disorders and challenges that lie ahead. Getting micro-preemie growth trends on track According to research presented during the Institute for Healthcare Improvement 2018 Scientific Symposium, standardizing feeding practices – including the timing for fortifying breast milk and formula with essential elements like zinc and protein – improves growth trends for the tiniest preterm infants. Leapfrog Group names Children’s National a “Top Children’s Hospital” Children’s National was named a 2018 “Top Children’s Hospital” by The Leapfrog Group, an independent watchdog organization. The highest performing hospitals on the Leapfrog Hospital Survey are recognized annually for this prestigious award.

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