Dr. Lee S. Cohen, Director of the Ammon-Pinizzotto Center for Women’s Mental Health at Massachusetts General Hospital, recently shared his insights on mitigating psychiatric relapse during pregnancy amidst the COVID-19 pandemic with Ob.Gyn News on August 28th, 2020 In a previous column, I addressed some of the issues that quickly arose in the context of the… Read More »
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 »
Excerpted by permission of McGraw-Hill. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher. A woman carrying twins in Week 30 is carrying the same weight as a woman carrying a singleton at term. For the mom carrying multiples, comfort becomes harder and harder to achieve. Try… Read More »
What can I do about. Sorry, no results were found. Increase the nutrient value of for “healthy diet in pregnancy” darker-colored lettuces the deep colors signal higher vitamin content. Zinc is a vital trace. Will this effect my baby. Eating out and takeaway tips When it comes to eating out or getting takeaway, remember that… Read More »