The Use Of Psychopharmacology In Treatment For Depression In Pregnant & Nursing Women
In this interview, Jennifer Payne, MD, discusses common misconceptions surrounding the use of psychotropic medications to treat major depression or bipolar disorder in pregnant women or those who are nursing. She discusses perceptions of medication use during pregnancy, and common stigmatizing beliefs held by practitioners and the public at large related to psychiatric treatment when compared to medical treatment for patients who are pregnant or nursing. Dr. Payne also examines the current state of the literature, and why antidepressants or …
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