Relapse in the first three months postpartum in women with history of serious mental illness

Relapse of serious mental illness (psychotic and bipolar disorders; SMI) in the postpartum period is potentially devastating for mother and baby. There is limited evidence on whether medication in the perinatal period is protective against postpartum relapse for women with SMI particularly non-affective psychoses. We aimed to investigate risk factors for postpartum relapse, particularly the potential prophylactic effects of medication.
Source: Schizophrenia Research - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Source Type: research