[Bipolar disorder and pregnancy; experiences from the practice].
Patients with bipolar disorder who become pregnant may develop an episode during their pregnancy, but an episode is much more likely to occur during the postpartum period. Three case histories show the kinds of problems that can arise. Risk factors are mentioned and advice is given about the best ways of preventing such problems.
Kleinsman
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Adhesie GGZ Midden-Overijssel, Almelo. a.kleinsman@adhesie.nl
Knoppert-van der Klein
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D000328:Adult; D001714:Bipolar Disorder / Q000150:complications* / Q000523:psychology*; D019052:Depression, Postpartum / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D049590:Postpartum Period; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000523:psychology*; D012307:Risk Factors