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Paroxetine (Paxil) during pregnancy, breastfeeding and trying to conceive (TTC). Is it safe?read more
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All about Prozac (Fluoxetine) during pregnancy, breastfeeding and trying to conceive (TTC). Is it safe?read more
View ArticleCoping with Breast Cancer and Bipolar Depression
Hearing the words “you have breast cancer” is devastating enough, but when you have bipolar disorder, it is a double whammy. read more
View ArticleRisk of Bipolar Disorder Increases with Maternal Flu
According to research published in JAMA Psychiatry, children born to mothers who suffered from the flu during pregnancy were four times more likely to be diagnosed with bipolar disorder. The study was...
View ArticleThe Dangers of Postpartum Psychosis
Postpartum depression is fairly common. Most of us know someone who had postpartum depression. However, the cousin of postpartum depression, postpartum psychosis, is far more dangerous for women and...
View ArticleBipolar Disorder and Trying to Conceive, Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period
If you suffer from bipolar disorder, is important to understand how trying to conceive (TTC), pregnancy and the postpartum period will affect your mental health. read more
View ArticleCan Some Mental Health Disorders Be Caused By Maternal Smoking?
I know that smoking definitely causes health problems for mothers and their children. Even smoking around toddlers is dangerous and can cause as many issues as smoking during pregnancy. read more
View ArticleThe Risks of Bipolar Disorder and Pregnancy
Bipolar disorder can unfortunately become even worse during pregnancy because the typical medication used to treat the disorder doesn’t seem to work quite as well. read more
View ArticlePregnancy Can Trigger Resurgence of Symptoms in Bipolar Women
Pregnancy can be a tricky time for women diagnosed with psychiatric disorders but a new study indicates it’s especially tough on women previously diagnosed with bipolar disorder (BD).read more
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