Sept. 12, 2025 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Postpartum depression linked to heightened pain perception in mothers’ brains Bringing a new baby into the world is often described as joyful, overwhelming, and exhausting all at once. But what’s less often talked about is how the postpartum body—and brain—handle pain, especially for mothers dealing with postpartum depression. A […]
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Perinatal women of Mexican descent propose solutions to pandemic-related stressors affecting Latinos
May 03, 2024 | Sharita Forrest Public policies blocked many families of Mexican descent living in the U.S. from accessing vital services such as food and mental health care during the COVID-19 pandemic, even though these communities experienced some of the highest infection and mortality rates. Thirty-eight perinatal women and mothers of young children were […]
Improving Latinas’ perinatal mental health during COVID-19 crisis
April 26, 2021 | Vince Lara-Cinisomo Authors recommend culturally appropriate communication while providing anxiety resources Experiencing anxiety during pregnancy is associated with pregnancy complications, and Latinas today face many stressors related to COVID-19 as well as pre-existing racism and intolerance. A new commentary from KCH Assistant Professor Sandraluz Lara-Cinisomo in Women’s Health Issues recommends ways […]