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Psychosomatic disorders in pregnancy.

Wing Hung Tam1, Tony Chung

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong. tamwh@cuhk.edu.hk

Current Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology
|March 14, 2007
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This review covers common psychosomatic disorders in pregnancy, including perinatal depression and postpartum psychosis. Early intervention and careful management of mental health conditions are crucial for maternal well-being.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Obstetrics
  • Perinatal Mental Health

Background:

  • Psychosomatic disorders are prevalent and significant during pregnancy.
  • Conditions include perinatal depression, PTSD, anxiety, eating disorders, and postpartum psychosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review common and important psychosomatic disorders in pregnancy.
  • To highlight recent findings and management strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of common psychosomatic disorders in pregnancy.
  • Focus on perinatal depression, PTSD, anxiety, eating disorders, and postpartum psychosis.

Main Results:

  • Antenatal depression is a focus, as postpartum depression often begins before delivery.

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  • Psychosocial interventions can prevent postnatal depression; antidepressant use has risks but discontinuation increases relapse.
  • Eating disorders affect 8% during pregnancy, rising to 19% postpartum. Postpartum psychosis is linked to maternal suicide.

    • Conclusions:

    • Accurate diagnosis and awareness of serious mental illness are vital.
    • Counseling on antidepressant discontinuation during pregnancy is essential due to relapse risks.
    • Differentiating PTSD, managing risk factors for psychosis, and recognizing clinical features are key for managing psychosomatic disorders in pregnancy.