Topics tagged with "Parenthood"

Parenthood

What are the issues concerning parenthood for people with bipolar disorder? The period between 18 and 30 years is when many women are diagnosed with bipolar disorder, and a time when many women have children. Having a mental illness is associated with an increased risk of problems related to pregnancy, childbirth and child rearing. These problems can lead to an increased risk of mood episodes. Medication use during pregnancy requires careful consideration of the mother’s risk of relapse against the risk of harm or complications for the developing infant if medication is to be continued. However, there is currently very…

Therapies for parents with bipolar disorder

Why do parents with bipolar disorders need specialised treatment? Parents with a bipolar disorder may face challenges in accessing and maintaining treatment programs. They may be less likely to seek treatments due to problems finding care for their children, particularly when inpatient care is required, and at short notice. Parents may also find it difficult to properly adhere to treatment programs due to the demands of parenthood. What is the evidence for treatments for parents with bipolar disorder? Only one trial specifically included parents with bipolar disorder and found unclear, low quality evidence for any benefit of the Positive Parenting…
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Medications during pregnancy and breastfeeding

What are the issues regarding antipsychotic treatment during pregnancy and motherhood?  Antipsychotic use during pregnancy requires careful consideration of the mother’s risk of illness relapse, against the risk of harm or complications for the mother and developing infant if medication is to be continued. What is the evidence for the use of antipsychotics during pregnancy and breastfeeding? High quality evidence finds a small, increased risk of gestational diabetes mellitus during pregnancy with antipsychotic use (first or second generation). Moderate quality evidence suggests a small increased risk of heart defect or lower birth weight in infants, and a small increased risk…

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