Five bipolar women had two deliveries each during the
study inclusion period. Three women declined prophylaxis
during both of their pregnancies: two of them were
stable during both pregnancies, while the third woman relapsed
during both pregnancies. Two women used lithium
prophylaxis and were stable during both pregnancies: one
woman used lithium continuously during both pregnancies,
whereas the other woman used lithium prophylaxis
postpartum after her first pregnancy and continuous prophylaxis
during her second pregnancy.
peripartum prevention program using the best available
evidence for pregnant women with the two strongest risk
factors for postpartum psychosis: a previous postpartum
psychosis and/or a history of bipolar disorder.