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To evaluate pharmacological strategies for maintaining euthymia and preventing mood episodes in pregnant and postpartum women with bipolar disorder.

Maintain euthymia and prevent mood episodes in pregnant and postpartum women with bipolar disorder

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To evaluate pharmacological strategies for maintaining euthymia and preventing mood episodes in pregnant and postpartum women with bipolar disorder.
Focused on pharmacological management strategies including mood stabilisers and adjunct treatments.
Considered both maternal and neonatal health when selecting medications.
Emphasized the importance of sleep preservation during treatment.
Lithium and lamotrigine were identified as effective mood stabilisers during pregnancy; their use minimizes risks to the fetus.
Antipsychotics demonstrated efficacy in treating acute mania and providing maintenance during pregnancy.
Adjunctive antidepressants were effective for managing bipolar depression when alternative therapies were insufficient.

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Randomized trial shows effective management of bipolar disorder in pregnant women, highlighting treatment implications for maternal health.

Chen et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Randomized trial shows effective management of bipolar disorder in pregnant women, highlighting treatment implications for maternal health.