Looking for book recommendations? Self-confessed bookworm MJ Woodman, whose debut novel Divine is out now, reveals the 5 top reads every woman should be reading this summer Whether you’re laying on a beach, sitting on a bench in the park or relaxing in the garden, sitting under the summer sun with an un-putdownable book is… Read More »
Lithium is an important treatment option for women with bipolar disorder. Because women with bipolar disorder are at high risk for relapse during the postpartum period, we typically recommend that women continue treatment with lithium throughout the postpartum period. While this intervention clearly decreases risk for postpartum psychiatric illness, the use of lithium while breastfeeding… Read More »
Despite the increasing use of the newer “atypical” or second-generation antipsychotic agents to treat a spectrum of psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, PTSD and other anxiety disorders, we have relatively little data on the use of these newer atypical agents in breastfeeding women. All medications taken by the mother are excreted into… Read More »
Essential Reads: Innovative Methods for Addressing Substance Abuse During Pregnancy While the use of alcohol and tobacco during pregnancy is falling, the use of cannabis and opioids is increasing. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists now recommends universal screening for substance use to be carried out at the first prenatal visit with a validated… Read More »