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  • Title: Lithium prophylaxis during pregnancy and the postpartum period in women with lithium-responsive bipolar I disorder.
    Author: Rosso G, Albert U, Di Salvo G, Scatà M, Todros T, Maina G.
    Journal: Arch Womens Ment Health; 2016 Apr; 19(2):429-32. PubMed ID: 26790685.
    Abstract:
    The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of lithium prophylaxis during the peripartum period in women with lithium-responsive bipolar I disorder. Seventeen lithium-treated patients were selected and underwent preconception counseling that included both a psychiatric and an obstetric evaluation. Treatment was continued with flexible-doses of lithium combined with supportive psychotherapy throughout the pregnancy and the postpartum period. The results support the prophylaxis efficacy of lithium in lithium-responder bipolar women who have a high risk of severe peripartum recurrences.
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