Pregnancy
For any woman, planning a pregnancy involves many considerations. For a woman with bipolar disorder (manic depression) this list is even longer. Should meds be discontinued? Will the baby have this disorder? Will pregnancy cause an episode? Found here are resources and information regarding these concerns.
Anticonvulsants Cause Birth Defects
A study published in April 2001 finds that there is a significantly higher risk of major birth defects when one or more drugs such as Depakote or Tegretol are taken during pregnancy.
A study published in April 2001 finds that there is a significantly higher risk of major birth defects when one or more drugs such as Depakote or Tegretol are taken during pregnancy.
Antidepressants During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Given concerns about use of psychotropic medication during pregnancy, the authors reviewed the literature regarding the effects of prenatal exposure to psychotropic medications on fetal outcome.
Given concerns about use of psychotropic medication during pregnancy, the authors reviewed the literature regarding the effects of prenatal exposure to psychotropic medications on fetal outcome.
Antidepressants During Pregnancy and Lactation
Are antidepressant drugs safe for women to take during pregnancy and lactation? Are some antidepressants safer than others? A number of recent papers address these topics.
Are antidepressant drugs safe for women to take during pregnancy and lactation? Are some antidepressants safer than others? A number of recent papers address these topics.
Benzodiazepines During Pregnancy
A discussion between doctors regarding the safety of the fetus when expectant mothers use benzodiazepines.
A discussion between doctors regarding the safety of the fetus when expectant mothers use benzodiazepines.
Desyrel & Serzone in Pregnancy
This is an article in pdf format (Adobe Reader) that offers information to help you determine if your prenatal exposure to Desyrel or Serzone presents risks for your baby.
This is an article in pdf format (Adobe Reader) that offers information to help you determine if your prenatal exposure to Desyrel or Serzone presents risks for your baby.
Electroconvulsive Therapy During Pregnancy
Psychiatric illness during pregnancy often presents a clinical dilemma. Pharmacologic interventions that are usually effective for these disorders have teratogenic potential and are therefore contraindicated during pregnancy. However, an alternative treatment exists: electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), the induction of a series of generalized seizures.
Psychiatric illness during pregnancy often presents a clinical dilemma. Pharmacologic interventions that are usually effective for these disorders have teratogenic potential and are therefore contraindicated during pregnancy. However, an alternative treatment exists: electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), the induction of a series of generalized seizures.
Lithium in Pregnancy
What recommendations could be made to a recently married young woman who is currently stablized on lithium and desires to become pregnant, especially with regard to risks vs. benefits of any treatment modality during pregnancy?
What recommendations could be made to a recently married young woman who is currently stablized on lithium and desires to become pregnant, especially with regard to risks vs. benefits of any treatment modality during pregnancy?
Medication Risks During Pregnancy
Knowledge regarding the risks of prenatal exposure to psychotropic medications is incomplete. When prescribing medications during pregnancy, one must consider risks such as teratogenesis and neonatal toxicity associated with prenatal exposure.
Knowledge regarding the risks of prenatal exposure to psychotropic medications is incomplete. When prescribing medications during pregnancy, one must consider risks such as teratogenesis and neonatal toxicity associated with prenatal exposure.
Pregnancy Pointers
Women with a psychiatric history may wonder about the risks associated with pregnancy & parenthood. A safe pregnancy for mother & baby is often possible, but it is vital for the woman to work closely with a knowledgeable physician.
Women with a psychiatric history may wonder about the risks associated with pregnancy & parenthood. A safe pregnancy for mother & baby is often possible, but it is vital for the woman to work closely with a knowledgeable physician.
Review On Pregnancy And Antidepressants
A group of U.S. researchers, led by University Hospitals of Cleveland and Case Western Reserve University psychiatrist Katherine L. Wisner, M.D., has compiled a review of new studies on antidepressant use among pregnant women.
A group of U.S. researchers, led by University Hospitals of Cleveland and Case Western Reserve University psychiatrist Katherine L. Wisner, M.D., has compiled a review of new studies on antidepressant use among pregnant women.
Psychotropic Medications in Pregnant Women
This review examines the available evidence on the effects on the fetus of psychotropic medication used during pregnancy and provides some recommendations for treatment.
This review examines the available evidence on the effects on the fetus of psychotropic medication used during pregnancy and provides some recommendations for treatment.
Risk of Recurrence of Bipolar Episodes
A study published in the February 2000 issue of The American Journal of Psychiatry found that the recurrence rate for bipolar episodes among pregnant and nonpregnant women who discontinued lithium treatment was virtually identical during the same 40-week period.
A study published in the February 2000 issue of The American Journal of Psychiatry found that the recurrence rate for bipolar episodes among pregnant and nonpregnant women who discontinued lithium treatment was virtually identical during the same 40-week period.
Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders During Pregnancy
The treatment of bipolar disorder in women becomes particularly challenging during pregnancy. Relapses of the illness present risks to the mother and developing fetus. In addition, some medications have been linked with an increased rate of birth defects when used during pregnancy.
The treatment of bipolar disorder in women becomes particularly challenging during pregnancy. Relapses of the illness present risks to the mother and developing fetus. In addition, some medications have been linked with an increased rate of birth defects when used during pregnancy.