PERINATAL PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY

1. Epidemiology of the Use of Psychotropic Drugs in Pregnant and Nursing Women
2. Maternal and Infant Pharmacokinetics of Psychotropic Medications During Pregnancy and Lactation
3. Safety Parameters and Risk Categories Used for Psychotropic Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation
4. General Approach to Pharmacological Treatment: During the Perinatal Period
5. Antidepressants in Pregnancy
6. Antidepressants During Breastfeeding
7. Antipsychotics in Pregnancy
8. Antipsychotics and Lactation
9. Mood Stabilizers in Pregnancy
10. Mood Stabilizers During Lactation
11. Benzodiazepines and Z-Drugs in Pregnancy
12. Benzodiazepines and Z-Drugs During Lactation
13. Major Depression
14. Bipolar Disorder
15. Schizophrenia and Related Psychoses
16. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
17. Anxiety Disorders
18. Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
19. Alcohol Use Disorders
20. Substance Use Disorders
21. Sleep Disorders

This book focuses on recent advances in research and practical recommendations regarding the use of psychotropic drugs during pregnancy and lactation, two important social and psychological life events for women. In addition to the social context, including the addition of a new family member, many women experience the occurrence or recurrence of psychiatric disorders during the perinatal period. Psychiatric disorders during this period can have negative effects on the fetus, infant and other children in the family, and can result in functional impairment among mothers.
The book offers a comprehensive overview of psychopharmacological treatments for nearly all specific psychiatric conditions (e.g. bipolar disorder, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder) and includes chapters on clinical approaches to treating these disorders. As such, it will appeal to a wide readership, including psychiatrists, obstetricians, gynecologists and pediatricians.

Features
• Includes psychopharmacological treatments for nearly all psychiatric diagnoses during pregnancy and the postpartum period
• Covers the use of psychotropic drugs during pregnancy and lactation
• Presents expert recommendations based on scientific evidence and clinical experience