This lecture will examine the course of major depressive disorder during pregnancy and the postpartum period. It will evaluate the risks associated with medication discontinuation and untreated mood episodes, as reflected in the current psychiatric literature. It will evaluate the risks and benefits of commonly used antidepressants during pregnancy and lactation. A case presentations that illustrates these principles will be presented.
https://frumtherapist.com/workshops/MedicationManagementofMajorDepressiveDisorderDuringPregnancyandLactation/viewMedication Management of Major Depressive Disorder During Pregnancy and Lactation
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Presenter: Tal Weinberger MD
Course Length: 1 Hour
This lecture will examine the course of major depressive disorder during pregnancy and the postpartum period. It will evaluate the risks associated with medication discontinuation and untreated mood episodes, as reflected in the current psychiatric literature. It will evaluate the risks and benefits of commonly used antidepressants during pregnancy and lactation. A case presentations that illustrates these principles will be presented.
This lecture will be a review of the current psychiatric literature on the topic of the treatment of mood disorders during pregnancy and lactation. The objective of the lecture is to enable clinicians to support and educate their clients on these issues, and to help debunk common misconceptions about treatment during pregnancy and the postpartum period.