This study explored how pregnant adults in the United States feel about using mobile technology—like apps or text messages—to support changes in their physical and
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Pregnancy, Birth, and Mental Health Outcomes Associated With Recent Reproductive Coercion and Intimate Partner Violence in a Crowd-Sourced National Sample
This research explored how reproductive coercion—when a partner tries to control someone’s reproductive choices—and intimate partner violence affect people who are pregnant or have recently
Predictors of alcohol use disorder risk in young adults: Direct and indirect psychological paths through binge drinking
This study looked at why some young adults are more at risk of developing alcohol use problems. The researchers found that there isn’t just one
Trends and variations in admissions for cannabis use disorder among pregnant women in United States
This research highlights two decades of trends in treatment admissions for cannabis use disorder (CUD) among pregnant women in the U.S. Using national treatment episode
Effectiveness of digital health in improving pregnancy quality among preconception women: A systematic review
The article “Effectiveness of Digital Health in Improving Pregnancy Quality Among Preconception Women: A Systematic Review” by Nurleli et al. (2025) explores how digital health
Mental health clinicians’ perceptions on patient motivations and intervention engagement for prenatal cannabis use: A mixed methods study
Understanding the motivations and behaviors behind prenatal substance use is central to effective, compassionate FASD prevention. The study “Mental health clinicians’ perceptions on patient motivations