Monthly Archives: July 2011

Postpartum Psychosis

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Beverly Reader, MD

Even rarer than postpartum depression is postpartum psychosis. This is considered to be a psychiatric emergency that only 0.1-0.2% of women will suffer from it, following delivery. It is likely that this psychosis stems from a form of bipolar disorder.  … Read More »

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Incidence of Postpartum Depression

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Beverly Reader, MD

After childbirth 40-80% of women experience postpartum blues (also known as the baby blues). This will start days after delivery and resolves within 2 weeks.  Some of the symptoms of the baby blues are mild but often rapid mood swings, … Read More »

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Antidepressants and Pregnancy

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Roy Stefanik

Depressive symptoms can affect up to 20% of pregnant women, and the use of a certain class of antidepressants called selective serotonin uptake inhibitors (SSRI’s) during pregnancy is becoming more common (perhaps as many as 3 to 6% of pregnant … Read More »

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Psychiatric Meds and Sunburn

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Roy Stefanik

During the summer months, exposure to the sun increases the risk of developing skin problems, and certain medications historically have a greater risk of causing significant skin reactions. Photosensitivity reactions are generally divided into two categories: phototoxic (with sunburn-like damage) … Read More »

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