Psychiatric Emergencies in Pregnancy and Postpartum

Overview

Journal Clin Obstet Gynecol

Specialty Gynecology & Obstetrics

Date 2018 May 26

PMID 29794819

Citations 19

Authors

Lisette Rodriguez-Cabezas

Crystal Clark

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Abstract

The perinatal period is a vulnerable time for the acute onset and recurrence of psychiatric illness. Primary care providers are opportunely positioned to intervene for women who present with mood decompensation, excessive anxiety, or psychosis during the perinatal period. Owing to increased screening efforts in obstetrical clinics and amount of contact during the perinatal period, obstetricians may be able to identify patients who need treatment before their symptoms become severe. In this article, we address imminent and emergent psychiatric symptoms in the perinatal period including management and risk reduction to help obstetrician/gynecologists treat and/or refer patients as clinically appropriate.

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