Psychopharmacology and Pregnancy [2014][PDF+EPUB]-KingMax

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Psychopharmacology and Pregnancy
Treatment Efficacy, Risks, and Guidelines

Autors

Editors: Megan Galbally, Martien Snellen, Andrew Lewis

ISBN

ISBN: 978-3-642-54561-0 (Print) 978-3-642-54562-7 (Online)
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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



Table of Contents

(14 chapters)
1. Introduction: Pharmacological Treatments of Mental Disorders in Pregnancy
2. The Process of Obtaining Informed Consent When Prescribing Psychopharmacology in Pregnancy
3. Critical Evaluation of the Literature: Understanding the Complexities of Observational Research
4. Maternal and Fetal Factors That Influence Prenatal Exposure to Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor Antidepressants
5. Depression in Pregnancy and Child Development: Understanding the Mechanisms of Transmission
6. Pharmacological Management of Major Depression in Pregnancy
7. Anxiety and Sleep Disorders, Psychopharmacology, and Pregnancy
8. Bipolar Disorder, Psychopharmacology, and Pregnancy
9. Schizophrenia, Psychopharmacology, and Pregnancy
10. Postpartum Psychosis
11. Borderline Personality Disorder and the Eating Disorders in the Perinatal Period
12. Management of Substance Abuse in Pregnancy: Maternal and Neonatal Aspects
13. Complements and Alternatives to Psychopharmacology During Pregnancy
14. Electroconvulsive Therapy in Pregnancy