Psychopharmacology and Pregnancy: Treatment Efficacy, Risks, and Guidelines

Psychopharmacology and Pregnancy: Treatment Efficacy, Risks, and Guidelines
ISBN-10
3642545629
ISBN-13
9783642545627
Category
Medical
Pages
232
Language
English
Published
2014-06-14
Publisher
Springer
Authors
Andrew Lewis, Megan Galbally, Martien Snellen

Description

This book examines the role of psychopharmacological treatment in a range of disorders that may be encountered during pregnancy, including major depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, bipolar affective disorder, schizophrenia, eating disorders and substance abuse. The natural history of each condition pre and post-partum is analyzed and the evidence for the efficacy of drug treatments, evaluated. Special attention is paid to the potential dangers of different treatment options for both mother and fetus, covering risks of malformation, pregnancy and obstetric risks, neonatal risks and possible long-term consequences. The risks of not treating a particular condition are also analyzed. On the basis of the available evidence, management guidelines are provided that additionally take into account non-pharmacological options. Closing chapters consider the value of complementary and alternative medicine and ECT and explore future research directions.

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