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NASPOG promotes the study and clinical application of the neurobiologic and psychosocial aspects of women’s health and well-being across the life span.

10/20/2026

🤝 NASPOG is proud to be an inaugural member of the Maternal Mental Health Accelerator, a coalition of 100+ organizations led by the Policy Center for Maternal Mental Health.

Too many families still go without the support they need during pregnancy and the postpartum period. The Accelerator brings together leaders across health care, policy, and advocacy to change that, with a shared focus on:

✔ Training providers and closing care deserts
✔ Expanding postpartum care to 12 months
✔ Paid leave for all
✔ No to low cost care

Our work in psychosocial obstetrics and gynecology shows us every day that screening and support only matter when families can actually reach them.

That is why systems level change matters, and why we are committed to working toward measurable progress and expanded access to care by 2030.

Better care starts with partnership. 💚

Join NASPOG and be part of the change at https://naspog.org/join-membership/

08/18/2026

Article Highlight: Postpartum Psychosis

Recognizing postpartum psychosis early can help connect patients and families with urgent, appropriate care.

A recent TIME article examines the growing need for greater awareness, earlier risk assessment, clearer referral pathways and stronger perinatal mental health support. Symptoms can emerge rapidly and may be difficult for patients, families and healthcare professionals to recognize.

Improving care requires collaboration across obstetrics, psychiatry, primary care and other disciplines involved throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period.

📖 Read the article:
https://lnkd.in/gAuBitqd

🧠 Help strengthen the conversations shaping reproductive and perinatal mental healthcare. Connect with NASPOG’s interdisciplinary community.
Learn more:
https://lnkd.in/gZHjxV3w

Postpartum psychosis is a medical emergency. Anyone experiencing symptoms or concerned about immediate safety should contact emergency services or an appropriate crisis resource.

08/13/2026

Research Highlight: Obstetric Hemorrhage

What can statewide collaboration teach us about improving maternal care?

A study published in Obstetrics & Gynecology examines maternal outcomes associated with a statewide obstetric hemorrhage quality improvement initiative.

The research highlights the role of standardized preparation, coordinated clinical response and continued evaluation in strengthening care for obstetric emergencies.

Studies like this encourage healthcare professionals to look beyond individual interventions and consider how systems, teams and shared protocols can influence maternal outcomes.

📖 Read the full study:
https://journals.lww.com/greenjournal/fulltext/10.1097/aog.0000000000006320~maternal-outcomes-associated-with-a-statewide-obstetric

💡 Bring new research into meaningful conversations with colleagues across women’s health. Join the NASPOG professional community.

Explore membership:
https://naspog.org/join-membership/

08/06/2026

World Breastfeeding Week

Every feeding journey is personal, and every family deserves informed, compassionate support.

During World Breastfeeding Week, The North American Society for Psychosocial Obstetrics & Gynecology (NASPOG) recognizes the healthcare professionals who listen to patients, provide evidence based guidance and support feeding decisions without judgment.

Effective postpartum care considers physical health, mental well being, personal circumstances and each patient’s individual goals.

Through education and interdisciplinary collaboration, we can help create more respectful and supportive experiences for parents and families.

🤝 Connect with professionals committed to advancing thoughtful, patient centered care across women’s health.
https://lnkd.in/gZHjxV3w

07/24/2026

💚 Self care is more than a daily habit. It is an essential part of lifelong health.

On International Self Care Day, we recognize the value of informed self care in supporting physical, mental, and reproductive well being. Small actions like preventive screenings, healthy lifestyle choices, and seeking care when needed can have a lasting impact on overall health.

The World Health Organization (WHO) highlights that evidence based self care interventions can improve access to quality healthcare and empower people to make informed health decisions.

At NASPOG, we are committed to advancing women's health through education, research, and interdisciplinary collaboration that supports compassionate, evidence based care.

📖 Featured Article:
WHO Releases New Guidance to Help Countries Integrate Self Care Within Health Care
https://www.who.int/news/item/24-07-2024-who-releases-new-guidance-to-help-countries-integrate-self-care-within-health-care?

07/15/2026

📚 Great healthcare begins with understanding the broader factors that shape women's health.

This week's NASPOG Recommended Reading features Reproductive Justice: An Introduction (2nd Edition) by Loretta J. Ross and Rickie Solinger, a foundational resource that explores how social, economic, and structural factors influence reproductive health and access to care.

By encouraging a broader understanding of reproductive justice, this resource invites healthcare professionals to consider how education, equity, and interdisciplinary collaboration can contribute to more compassionate and patient centered care.

✨ Every step we take to expand our knowledge strengthens our ability to advocate, educate, and improve health outcomes for women and families.

📖 Read more about this resource:
https://www.ucpress.edu/books/reproductive-justice/paper

💚 Join a community of healthcare professionals committed to advancing women's health through education, research, and collaboration.
https://naspog.org/join-membership/

07/11/2026

🌍 Behind every population statistic is a person, a family, and a community.

Observed each year on July 11, World Population Day was established by the United Nations to raise awareness of global population issues and the importance of ensuring access to healthcare, education, gender equality, and reproductive health. These factors play a vital role in improving quality of life and supporting healthier, more resilient communities worldwide.

As healthcare professionals, we have an opportunity to contribute beyond clinical care by promoting education, advancing evidence based practices, and supporting equitable access to women's healthcare across every stage of life.

At NASPOG, we are committed to advancing women's health through interdisciplinary collaboration, education, research, and advocacy. Together, we continue to strengthen the knowledge, partnerships, and compassionate care that improve outcomes for women and families.

💚 Be part of a community dedicated to advancing women's health through education, collaboration, and leadership. Join NASPOG today.
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📖 Learn more about World Population Day:
https://buff.ly/zsbnZCK

07/06/2026

🩺 A simple prenatal screening can make a lifelong difference for a newborn.

Group B Strep (GBS) Awareness Month, The North American Society for Psychosocial Obstetrics & Gynecology (NASPOG) highlights the importance of routine GBS screening as part of comprehensive prenatal care.

Group B Streptococcus is a common bacterium that many pregnant women carry without symptoms. While it is usually harmless for the mother, it can be passed to the baby during childbirth and may cause serious infections if not identified and managed appropriately. Routine screening at 36 to 37 weeks of pregnancy helps healthcare providers determine when preventive antibiotics during labor are needed to help protect newborns.

Through education, early detection, and evidence based care, healthcare professionals can help improve maternal and newborn health outcomes.

📖 Learn more from the CDC:
https://www.cdc.gov/group-b-strep/testing/

💚 Together, we can advance safer pregnancies, healthier births, and stronger outcomes for every mother and baby. Join NASPOG in promoting evidence based education and excellence in women's healthcare.

🔗 Become a NASPOG member:
https://naspog.org/join-membership/

07/01/2026

🩺 Healthy pregnancies begin long before the first prenatal visit.

Prenatal vitamins play an important role in supporting both maternal health and fetal development by providing essential nutrients such as folic acid, iron, calcium, and vitamin D. They help fill nutritional gaps that may be difficult to meet through diet alone, especially before and during pregnancy.
Beginning prenatal vitamins before pregnancy, when appropriate, can help support early fetal development during a critical stage when the baby's brain and spinal cord are forming.

📖 Learn more from Baylor College of Medicine:
https://blogs.bcm.edu/2026/06/29/why-prenatal-vitamins-matter/

💚 At NASPOG, we believe that informed healthcare professionals create healthier outcomes for women and families. Join our community to advance women's health through education, collaboration, and evidence based care.
🔗 https://naspog.org/join-membership/

06/24/2026

🧠 Mental health is a vital component of maternal health.

Pregnancy and the postpartum period are often viewed as times of joy and transition, yet they can also be periods of increased vulnerability to mood and anxiety disorders that affect both maternal well being and long term family outcomes.

As part of our commitment to advancing women's health education, NASPOG highlights Mood and Anxiety Disorders During Pregnancy and Postpartum, a clinical resource edited by Lee S. Cohen, M.D., and Ruta M. Nonacs, M.D., Ph.D., that explores the recognition, diagnosis, and management of psychiatric conditions during pregnancy, postpartum, and breastfeeding.

The resource emphasizes an important reality: timely identification, evidence based treatment, and compassionate support can significantly improve outcomes for mothers, infants, and families.

✨ When we invest in understanding maternal mental health, we strengthen the quality of care women receive during some of the most important stages of life.

📖 Read more and explore this recommended resource:
https://www.appi.org/Products/Other/Mood-and-Anxiety-Disorders-During-Pregnancy-and-Po

💚 Every step toward greater awareness and education helps create a future where women receive the support, understanding, and care they deserve throughout pregnancy and postpartum.

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