title: Electroconvulsive therapy use in pregnancy.
abstract: Treatment of psychiatric disorders during pregnancy poses many challenges. Electroconvulsive therapy is a relatively safe and effective treatment during pregnancy if steps are taken to decrease potential risks. In this article, we discuss premature labor in a patient who underwent electroconvulsive therapy.
authors.affiliation: Bakirkoy Research and Training Hospital for Psychiatric and Neurological Diseases, Istanbul, Turkey.
authors.forename: Muzaffer
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kasar
authors.forename: Omer
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Saatcioglu
authors.forename: Tarik
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Kutlar
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003865:Major Depressive Disorder / Q000628:therapy*; D004565:Electroconvulsive Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D007752:Obstetric Labor, Premature / Q000209:etiology; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000628:therapy*