Perinatal psychiatry Flashcards
1
Q
what is the risk of postnatal psychosis in a future pregnancy if it occurred in earlier one?
A
50%
2
Q
is sertraline safe in pregnancy
A
yes
3
Q
is carbamazepine safe in pregnancy
A
no
4
Q
is lithium safe in pregnancy
A
avoid if possible but not a definite no
but NOT to be used if mother is breastfeeding
5
Q
Are SSRIs teratogenic
A
no
6
Q
what is tokophobia
A
extreme fear of childbirth / pregnancy
7
Q
postnatal baby blues timing
A
days 3-10 self limiting
8
Q
what percentage of women experience postnatal baby blues
A
50%
9
Q
puerperal psychosis early symptoms
A
sleep disturbance and confusion
irrational ideas
10
Q
puerperal psychosis symptoms
A
mania
delusions
hallucinations
confusion
11
Q
puerperal psychosis management
A
- admit to mother-baby unit
- antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilisers and ECT
12
Q
what percentage of women experience postnatal depression
A
10%
