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Clinical Update

Diagnosing and Treating Postpartum Depression

October 3, 2023

Amanda Koire, MD, PhD. Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA. Dr. Koire has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

Postpartum depression is surprisingly common, yet often missed. We discuss screening techniques to ensure you won’t miss it, and share treatment approaches, including novel strategies like brexanolone, zuranolone, and TMS.

Expert Q&A

Management of Depression During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

October 3, 2023

Karen Horst, MD

Karen Horst, MD.

Assistant Professor, Department of OB/GYN, Baylor College of Medicine; Medical Director, The Women’s Place, Pavilion for Women at Texas Children’s Hospital, Houston, TX.

Dr. Horst has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

You might worry about prescribing antidepressants during pregnancy, but data on their safety is increasingly reassuring. We provide an in-depth review on how to treat depression in pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Expert Q&A

Treating Bipolar Disorder During Pregnancy

October 3, 2023

Lauren Osborne, MD

Lauren Osborne, MD.

Vice Chair of Clinical Research, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY.

Dr. Osborne has no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

The management of bipolar disorder during pregnancy can be tricky. Some medications can be harmful to the fetus, and others need to be adjusted carefully due to changes in kidney and liver function. We walk you through the important considerations to keep in mind when working with these patients.

Clinical Update

Postpartum Psychosis: A Primer

October 3, 2023

Victoria Hendrick, MD and Reid Mergler, MD

Reid Mergler, MD. Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry, Center for Women’s Behavioral Wellness, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA.

Victoria Hendrick, MD. Chief of Inpatient Psychiatry and Clinical Professor, UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA; Editor-in-Chief, The Carlat Hospital Psychiatry Report.

Dr. Mergler and Dr. Hendrick have no financial relationships with companies related to this material.

Postpartum psychosis can develop very quickly in new mothers who looked well just hours earlier. While rare, it is a true psychiatric emergency.

CARLAT WEBINAR

Treatment of Bipolar Disorder in Pregnant and Postpartum Women

March 10, 2023

Victoria Hendrick, MD

What are the risks associated with pharmacologic treatments of bipolar disorder in pregnancy? This webinar will arm clinicians with the knowledge to prescribe (or not to prescribe) during pregnancy.

Breastfeeding and Psychiatric Medications

December 19, 2022

Chris Aiken, MD and Kellie Newsome, PMHNP

The FDA has a new rating system for breastfeeding risks with medications. We look at what that changes for psychotropics.

CARLAT WEBINAR

Management of Depression During Postpartum and Breastfeeding

November 15, 2022

Victoria Hendrick, MD

Women who have postpartum depression can find reassurance in knowing there are four evidence-based treatments that are safe for them and their babies.

Breastfeeding and Addiction

July 3, 2021

Pochu Ho, MD.

Pochu Ho, MD. Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Yale University. Director of Psychiatric Consultation Service, West Haven VA Medical Center, CT. Dr. Ho has disclosed no relevant financial or other interests in any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

Addictive substances and medications alike can find their way into the breastmilk of lactating women, however the effect these substances have on breastfeeding babies can vary. We provide guidance on how best to manage addiction in women who are actively breastfeeding.