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Xanthoula Kostaras, BSc
When considering a treatment plan for a pregnant or breastfeeding woman with a psychiatric disorder, the risks to the mother and the fetus or newborn from both the illness and the treatments must be assessed.... Read More
Despite the high prevalence and negative consequences associated with depression and anxiety disorders during pregnancy, information to guide women and their physicians about treatment options is limited. Current... Read More
When managing pregnant and postpartum women with mild or moderate symptoms of psychiatric disorders, clinicians should consider using nonpharmacological treatments first. When managing women with severe symptoms,... Read More
The three psychiatric disorders most common after the birth of a baby are postpartum blues, postpartum depression, and postpartum psychosis. Depression and psychosis present risks to both the mother and her infant,... Read More
Depression in pregnancy During pregnancy, symptoms of depression such as changes in sleep, appetite, and energy are often difficult to distinguish from the normal experiences of pregnancy. Although up to 70% of women... Read More