Abstract:Objective: Peripartum depression is a leading contributor to peripartum morbidity and mortality. Despite the evidence for relative safety, many patients and providers remain reluctant to use or modify psychotropics in the peripartum period. We hypothesized that depressed women in the peripartum period taking psychiatric medications would not experience dose adjustments.Methods: Women with a prior history of either Major Depressive Disorder or Bipolar Affective Disorder were followed through pregnancy and the p… Show more
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