Sarah M Westberg, Regina Arellano, Nicole E Cieri-Hutcherson, Natalie T Heinrich, Alexandra M Herman, Nicole M Lodise, Sarah McBane, Theresa U Ofili, Niamh O'Grady, Kjersten H Sankey
Many pregnant persons will experience neuropsychiatric conditions during pregnancy, including migraine, attention deficit disorder, depression, and anxiety. Treatment of each of these conditions requires shared decision-making among the individual, family, and health care team. Although medications may include risk, the benefits often outweigh the potential fetal risks. In this article, we review pharmacologic treatment options for each of these conditions and appropriate use in pregnancy to maintain the stability of conditions and to optimize maternal and fetal outcomes...
April 30, 2024: Nursing for Women's Health