Introduction Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is used to treat postpartum depression and
psychosis based on clinical experience and small observational studies. Aims The primary …

Objectives Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is used in some cases of postpartum depression
(PPD) and postpartum psychosis (PPP). The risk of relapse for PPD and PPP after ECT is …

Postpartum affective disorders continue to be a major health issue for women. There is a
general belief that electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is effective in treating severe or treatment …

Objective Postpartum depression can have devastating consequences on the mother and
child. Prompt treatment is challenging. Whereas electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is …

Postpartum psychosis (PPP) is a severe psychiatric condition requiring rapid restoration of
health in view of significant risks to both mother and the infant. Electroconvulsive therapy …

Objectives In this study, the aim was to evaluate the clinical characteristics of patients that
received electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) during pregnancy due to psychiatric disorders …

Depression may relapse during pregnancy in women with a history of depression.
Treatments which may be effective for mothers may be harmful to the fetus …

Objective: To review the literature on the use of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) during
pregnancy and to discuss its risks and benefits for treating severe mental illness during …

Background: There is a widespread belief that puerperal psychosis is particularly responsive
to electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), but research evidence for this is lacking. Method: We …

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is recommended by the American Psychiatric Association
Task Force on ECT as a safe and effective treatment of depression throughout pregnancy …