Prescribing in pregnancy.

Paton, Carol · Br J Psychiatry · 2008

editorial · Level V

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Abstract

Psychotropic drugs reduce morbidity and mortality related to maternal mental illness but may also cause harm to the foetus, the nature and magnitude of which is not completely understood. Up-to-date information should be shared as fully as possible with the pregnant woman and a treatment plan agreed jointly.

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