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Feridun Bulbul1, Umit Sertan Copoglu, Gokay Alpak

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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is an effective and safe treatment for psychiatric disorders during pregnancy. This study found no increased risk of preterm birth in mothers receiving ECT, with positive outcomes for most infants.

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Area of Science:

  • Perinatal Psychiatry
  • Neuroscience
  • Obstetrics

Background:

  • Psychiatric disorders during pregnancy pose risks to both mother and fetus.
  • Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a potent treatment for severe psychiatric conditions.
  • The safety and efficacy of ECT during pregnancy require careful evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the clinical characteristics of pregnant patients undergoing ECT for psychiatric disorders.
  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of ECT in this vulnerable population.
  • To examine the postpartum health status of mothers and their infants.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 33 inpatient cases.
  • Patients received ECT for psychiatric disorders during pregnancy.
  • Clinical outcomes and postpartum infant health were documented.

Main Results:

  • High response rates for major depression (84.21%) and bipolar disorder (91.66%).
  • Schizophrenia showed a 50% complete and 50% partial response rate.
  • Of 27 infants with available data, 24 had no health issues; one was stillborn.

Conclusions:

  • ECT is an effective treatment for psychiatric disorders during pregnancy.
  • No increased risk of preterm birth was observed in mothers treated with ECT.
  • ECT appears safe for both mother and infant in the perinatal period.