A Comprehensive Guide to Treating Bipolar Disorder During Pregnancy

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This video discusses the guiding principles for treating bipolar disorder during pregnancy and aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the treatment options. The video starts with general treatment approaches for mild cases, followed by insights into more intensive treatment strategies for moderate-to-severe bipolar disorder during pregnancy. Then, it delves into the specific choices for treating bipolar illness during this crucial period, looking at the characteristics of 2 commonly used drugs-lithium and lamotrigine. Finally, it presents evidence suggesting that atypical antipsychotics do not appear to be teratogenic and are thus safe options.
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There's no success delivery for pregnant woman who decided to stop medication throughout her pregnancy time?

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Thank you for your guidelines, but what medicine is best during pregnancy that is safe and will not affect the baby as well? As of now, Lithium Olanzapine tablets are compulsory in order to maintain the mood.