For many women with bipolar disorder, lamotrigine (Lamictal) is an effective mood stabilizer. Given its favorable reproductive safety profile, lamotrigine is a reasonable option for women who require treatment with a mood stabilizer during pregnancy. When advising women regarding the use of medications during pregnancy, we typically recommend that women remain on the dose of… Read More »
According to the most recent Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) survey conducted in 2019, 6.6% of the respondents reported prescription opioid use during pregnancy. Use of prescription opioids was more common in certain groups. Prescription opioid use was the highest (10%) in women 19 years and under. Among women who smoked cigarettes during pregnancy,… Read More »
A Guide To Lose Weight After Pregnancy A Guide To Lose Weight After Pregnancy : We all love to have trimmed and well-built bodies. As youngsters, females are more conscious about maintaining their shape and weight. We start cutting off our favorite cheese-loaded food, lift weights, join a gym, and even take a jog in the… Read More »
For women taking antidepressants, how do we decide whether or not they should maintain their medication during pregnancy? Based on our previous research and clinical experiences, we know that many women who discontinue antidepressant therapy will relapse during pregnancy. Our decision is typically guided by the severity of the woman’s illness. If she has had… Read More »
Epidemiology ; 22 : — Sleeping By the Trimesters: 3rd Trimester. Frequent nighttime urination — the frequent need to urinate at night is a common feature of pregnancy and can result in loss of sleep. Received May 5; Accepted Jul There has to be something that I can take. Women should consider snoring a warning… Read More »