Bipolar mood disorder and pregnancy - Risks and recommendationsJ.G., Rampono
Few studies have been done on bipolar disorder and pregnancy, so not enough is known about the risks of untreated bipolar disorder or the risks and benefits of medications during pregnancy. And the factors that lead to relapse during pregnancy are not clear. Bipolar disorder, however, can worsen...
Bipolar Disorder and Pregnancy Women with bipolar disorder have a higher chance of getting sick after childbirth. Some things raise your odds, like a history of severe postpartum illness in your family. Symptoms can vary and may include depression, mania, or a mix of both, often starting short...
Category:Bipolar and Pregnancy Pregnancy—often painted in strokes of joy and anticipation—is not just about baby showers and picking out names. For women living with bipolar disorder, it adds complex emotional and medical risks to the already demanding role of motherhood. It’s about balancing ...
Research is ongoing about the potential harm lithium may cause to a fetus, but doctors don't usually prescribe it during pregnancy. However, there are also potential risks to you if you stop using lithium. There are also risks to the fetus from Depakote and Carbamazepine. You should carefully...
During pregnancy and in postpartum, women who have bipolar disorder are highly vulnerable to mental health problems and mothering difficulties -- more so than other perinatal women undergoing psychiatric treatment. Credit: Brown University Pregnant and postpartum women with bipolar disorder more frequently...
Protective effect of pregnancy in women with lithium-responsive bipolar disorder Management of bipolar disorder during pregnancy often involves medications with potential adverse effects, including risks to the mother and fetus. Althoug... P Grof,W Robbins,M Alda,... 被引量: 0发表: 2000年 Manageme...
When treating bipolar disorder during pregnancy, researchers recommend clinicians consider the importance of maintaining treatment and avoiding relapse with the risks of medications. “Approximately 60% to 70% of women with bipolar disorder wi...
The management of this disorder during pregnancy and in the postpartum period involves balancing the risks associated with medication exposure versus the risks associated with untreated or undertreated maternal illness. Existing studies have shown increased risk of mood episode relapses during pregnancy ...
Neurobehavioral teratogenicity and neonatal toxicity is also possible. Careful treatment management is necessary to reduce the risks to the fetus/infant and to effectively manage bipolar disorder in the mother. In treating women with bipolar disorder, clinicians should discuss the issue of pregnancy and...