Lamotrigine Dosing in Pregnancy & Postpartum
Let’s begin by answering this question first: Answer: Gradual increase in dose from first to third trimester; and dose taper within three days of delivery…
Tag: Pregnancy
Journal Club 16: Lithium use during Pregnancy & Postpartum
Psychiatry Education Forum Academy is excited to release our 16th journal club discussion today. This journal club will focus on this clinically relevant topic of…
Mood Stabilizers Use During Pregnancy & Postpartum
The perinatal period can increase the risk of mood symptoms recurrence for patients with bipolar disorder, including the risk of depressive episode recurrences and postpartum…
Antipsychotics of Choice during Lactation
Antipsychotics of Choice During Lactation: This PEFA academy chapter will summarize the use of antipsychotics during lactation in the following sections: FIRST-LINE treatment options during…
How to Use Lithium During Pregnancy & Postpartum?
Lithium is considered a gold-standard mood stabilizer for the management of bipolar disorder. How about managing bipolar disorder with lithium during pregnancy OR for a…
Are Antidepressants Safe in Pregnancy?
Are Antidepressants Safe in Pregnancy? Q.1: Is first-trimester use of SSRIs associated with increased risk of birth defects? This study used the data from the Slone…