Q&A

Breastfeeding and the ability to bond more easily with your baby have very positive aspects for your mental health. There are helpful classifications to consider when determining if a medication is safe or compatible with breastfeeding.

Since the introduction of second-generation antipsychotics (SGAs), their prescription has increased significantly in women with mental health disorders, and a growing number of pregnant women are being exposed to them.

No, in fact, discontinuation of antipsychotic medication is associated with relapses and hospitalizations in women with psychotic disorders.

If you are taking any psychotropic medication and are considering getting pregnant, it is highly recommended that you have a preconception visit with your doctor or psychiatrist.

The literature indicates that there are more complications in women and newborns of women with schizophrenia , often attributable to adverse social conditions that sometimes accompany psychosis.

Yes, becoming a mother is one of life's most significant life events, involving major physiological, hormonal, cognitive, and social changes , and is a period of heightened vulnerability to mental health disorders.