Bipolar Disorder and Pregnancy
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Video discusses pregnancy with disorder
Healthy Place
Check out this informative video on the risks and choices pregnant women with bipolar disorder must face.
Book on pregnancy and bipolar
HCP Australia
This description of a new book written by a bipolar Australian mother of two is all about pregnancy, the postpartum period and parenting.
While common sense might suggest that you stop using bipolar medications when pregnant, this article suggests the opposite. Read about the latest research and reasoning here.
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Hazy picture requires physician attention
PsychCentral
There's little evidence on the problems that can occur for pregnant women with bipolar disorder. Read why it's so important that a doctor monitors closely.
Risks and related issues
Bipolar-Lives
Here's a page loaded with info on the risks of becoming pregnant when you have bipolar disorder. Check out the great links and referrals to other reading material included here, too.
Will my child have the disorder?
Black Dog Institute
This fact sheet outlines the issues that pregnant women with bipolar disorder face. Read about the risk percentage of bipolar for a child and more.
Bipolar, pregnant and sleep issues
Cincinnati Post
Pregnancy can worsen symptoms, such as sleep problems, for women with bipolar disorder. See some natural alternatives to medication, or maybe see a sleep specialist.
Viewpoint on the research
American Journal of Psychiatry
Read this excellent and recent editorial on research concerning pregnant women with bipolar disorder. If the woman chooses to stop medication, it should be done slowly.
