A practical guide to the use of psychotropic medications during pregnancy and lactation |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Nursing, 1100 E Leigh St., Richmond, VA 23298, United States of America;2. University of Virginia, 225 Jeanne Lancaster Way, Charlottesville, VA 22903, United States of America;1. Akdeniz University Faculty of Nursing, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 07058 Antalya, Turkey;2. University of Alberta, Department of Educational Psychology, 11210 87 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 2G5, Canada;1. Department of Nursing, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, United States of America;2. Graduate Programs in Nursing, Winona State University-Rochester, Rochester, MN, United States of America |
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| Abstract: | The use of psychotropic medications during the perinatal period is often met with fear and discomfort on the part of both clinicians and patients. There is a great deal of misinformation about the risks of medication use during pregnancy and lactation. The risk of untreated or undertreated mental illness during this time is an important consideration when making treatment recommendations. This paper serves as a practical guide for clinicians who may be treating patients with psychotropic medication during the perinatal period. A heuristic tool for making treatment decisions will be introduced, and coverage of specific psychiatric disorders and medication classes will be provided. |
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