postpartum bipolar disorder

Postpartum Bipolar Disorder: Similar, But Not the Same?

Postpartum bipolar disorder appears to have a somewhat distinct clinical profile in terms of timing and symptom pattern, but current evidence suggests it is better conceptualized as a subtype of bipolar disorder rather than a fully separate diagnostic entity.

By MGH Center for Women's Mental Health|2026-01-30T10:53:06-04:00January 28th, 2026|Bipolar Disorder, Diagnosis & Screening, Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders, Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders, Prevalence & Risk Factors|Comments Off

Essential Reads: Lithium and Breastfeeding (2024)

Because women with bipolar disorder are at high risk for relapse during the postpartum period, we typically recommend that women continue treatment with lithium throughout the postpartum period. While this intervention clearly decreases risk for postpartum psychiatric illness, the use of lithium while breastfeeding presents certain challenges.

By Ruta Nonacs, MD PhD|2024-11-18T13:11:54-04:00November 13th, 2024|Breastfeeding & Medications, Essential Reads, Mood Stabilizers, Prevalence & Risk Factors|Comments Off