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Psychopharmacology and Pregnancy

Treatment Efficacy, Risks, and Guidelines

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Editors:
  1. Megan Galbally

    1. Perinatal Mental Health, Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg, Australia

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  2. Martien Snellen

    1. Perinatal Mental Health, Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg, Australia

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  3. Andrew Lewis

    1. School of Psychology, Deakin University, Victoria, Australia

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  • Examines the role of psychopharmacological treatment in a range of disorders that may be encountered during pregnancy

  • Describes the risks of different treatment options for both mother and fetus

  • Considers potential consequences of non-treatment

  • Provides evidence-based guidelines

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Table of contents (14 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-vi
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  2. Introduction: Pharmacological Treatments of Mental Disorders in Pregnancy

    • Megan Galbally, Andrew J. Lewis, Martien Snellen
    Pages 1-4

  3. The Process of Obtaining Informed Consent When Prescribing Psychopharmacology in Pregnancy

    • Martien Snellen, Geoff Thompson, Neill Murdoch
    Pages 5-17

  4. Critical Evaluation of the Literature: Understanding the Complexities of Observational Research

    • Adrienne Einarson
    Pages 19-31

  5. Maternal and Fetal Factors That Influence Prenatal Exposure to Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor Antidepressants

    • Alison K. Shea, Tuan-Anh Thi Nguyen, Ursula Brain, Dan Rurak, Tim F. Oberlander
    Pages 33-46

  6. Depression in Pregnancy and Child Development: Understanding the Mechanisms of Transmission

    • Andrew J. Lewis
    Pages 47-65

  7. Pharmacological Management of Major Depression in Pregnancy

    • Philip Boyce, Megan Galbally, Martien Snellen, Anne Buist
    Pages 67-85

  8. Anxiety and Sleep Disorders, Psychopharmacology, and Pregnancy

    • Salvatore Gentile
    Pages 87-102

  9. Bipolar Disorder, Psychopharmacology, and Pregnancy

    • Martien Snellen, Gin S. Malhi
    Pages 103-117

  10. Schizophrenia, Psychopharmacology, and Pregnancy

    • Kathryn M. Abel, Katie Au, Louise M. Howard
    Pages 119-138

  11. Postpartum Psychosis

    • Veerle Bergink, Steven A. Kushner
    Pages 139-149

  12. Borderline Personality Disorder and the Eating Disorders in the Perinatal Period

    • Gaynor Blankley, Josephine Power, Andrew Chanen
    Pages 151-168

  13. Management of Substance Abuse in Pregnancy: Maternal and Neonatal Aspects

    • Laura Brandt, Anna K. Leifheit, Loretta P. Finnegan, Gabriele Fischer
    Pages 169-195

  14. Complements and Alternatives to Psychopharmacology During Pregnancy

    • Kelly Brogan
    Pages 197-208

  15. Electroconvulsive Therapy in Pregnancy

    • Raju Lakshmana, Richard Hiscock, Megan Galbally, Alison Fung, Susan Walker, Gaynor Blankley et al.
    Pages 209-223

  16. Back Matter

    Pages 225-232
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About this book

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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“Psychopharmacology and Pregnancy: Treatment Efficacy, Risks, and Guidelines provides guidance on the psychopharmacologic treatment of both pregnant women and women considering pregnancy, and it addresses several important topics to keep in mind when treating this special population, including consent procedures, ongoing critical review of the literature, and available alternative treatments. It would be a valuable reference to any clinician who may potentially treat peripartum women.” (Annette M. Matthews, Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, Vol. 76 (6), June, 2015)

“This book surveys the occurrence of mental illness in pregnancy and explains recommendations for treating pregnant patients with these disorders. … Any clinician who cares for pregnant women would benefit from using this book, but it is particularly relevant for those working at the interface of mental health and obstetrics. … It serves as an excellent tool for all those who are caring for pregnant women with mental illness.” (Sheila Lahijani, Doody’s Book Reviews, November, 2014)

Editors and Affiliations

  • Perinatal Mental Health, Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg, Australia

    Megan Galbally, Martien Snellen

  • School of Psychology, Deakin University, Victoria, Australia

    Andrew Lewis

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Psychopharmacology and Pregnancy

  • Book Subtitle: Treatment Efficacy, Risks, and Guidelines

  • Editors: Megan Galbally, Martien Snellen, Andrew Lewis

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-54562-7

  • Publisher: Springer Berlin, Heidelberg

  • eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2014

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-642-54561-0Published: 01 July 2014

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-662-52348-3Published: 23 August 2016

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-642-54562-7Published: 14 June 2014

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: VI, 232

  • Number of Illustrations: 2 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Psychopharmacology, Obstetrics/Perinatology/Midwifery, Pharmacotherapy, Clinical Psychology

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