postpartum relapse

What Factors Promote Recovery in Postpartum Women with Opioid Use Disorder?

Parenting support, maternal bonding with the infant, engagement in an OUD treatment program, and recovery-specific support systems promoted recovery in postpartum women with opioid use disorders.

By MGH Center for Women's Mental Health|2021-07-27T13:06:17-04:00July 27th, 2021|Perinatal Substance Use, Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders|0 Comments

Lamotrigine Reduces Risk for Postpartum Relapse in Women with Bipolar Disorder

Numerous studies have demonstrated that women with histories of bipolar disorder are at high risk for postpartum illness. Because of this increased risk for relapse during the postpartum period, we typically recommend that women with [...]

By Ruta Nonacs, MD PhD|2024-04-14T16:08:55-04:00May 30th, 2017|Bipolar Disorder, Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders|0 Comments