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Using a Murine Model of Psychosocial Stress in Pregnancy as a Translationally Relevant Paradigm for Psychiatric Disorders in Mothers and Infants
Published on: June 13, 2021
[Psychotropic Medication in Pregnant and Postpartum Women]
Akiko Terashima1, Kazuyoshi Ogasawara, Norio Ozaki
1Department of Psychiatry, Mikawa Hospital, Jinsei-kai Medical Corporation.
Abstract:
For women planning their pregnancy, adjusting their medications in advance for the impending future is desirable. Some psychotropic medications have been shown to have severe teratogenic effects during pregnancy. However, sudden discontinuation of such medication can worsen mental symptoms and have serious consequences. Therefore, it is necessary to carefully reduce or change medications while emphasizing two-way communication between patients and their families to carefully observe the mental symptoms.
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