Psychotropic Medications in Pregnancy-Presentation Slides

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This document is a presentation or summary of a webinar or educational session titled "Psychiatric Medications in Pregnancy." The presentation provides information on the risks and benefits of using psychotropic medications during pregnancy. It discusses the potential impact of medication exposure on the fetus, the expected physiological changes in pregnancy that can affect medication pharmacokinetics, and the importance of an individualized, patient-centered approach to treatment. The document includes information on specific medications, such as SSRIs, SNRIs, atypical antidepressants, lithium, lamotrigine, valproic acid, carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine, and antipsychotics, highlighting their risks and potential effects on the mother and baby. It also discusses the consequences of discontinuing medication during pregnancy and provides recommendations for dosing and monitoring of medications during pregnancy and postpartum. The document includes a bibliography of relevant research studies and resources for further information on medications and mental health in pregnancy. A Q&A session with the presenter is also mentioned at the end of the document.

Keywords

Psychiatric Medications in Pregnancy

risks and benefits

psychotropic medications

fetus

physiological changes in pregnancy

individualized approach

SSRIs

antipsychotics

discontinuing medication

dosing and monitoring