Mental disorders are among the most common morbidities of pregnancy and the postnatal
period, and can have adverse effects on the mother, her child, and family. This Series paper …

Pregnancy and the arrival of a new baby signal a time of unparalleled change and hope for
the future. For many women, however, it is a challenging time; for a minority of mothers this …

This review summarises the psychiatry of the puerperium, in the light of publications during
the past 5 years. A wide variety of disorders are seen. Recognition of disorders of the mother …

The perinatal period is associated with an increased risk of severe mental disorders. We
summarise the evidence regarding the epidemiology, risk factors, and treatment of severe …

Perinatal mental health has become a significant focus of interest in recent years, with
investment in new specialist mental health services in some high‐income countries, and …

Objectives: To review the nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic treatment modalities for
perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and to discuss the importance of weighing the risks …

Perinatal mental disorders are associated with increased risk of psychological and
developmental disturbances in children. However, these disturbances are not inevitable. In …

The purpose of this paper is to set out informal, provisional and comprehensive but concise
guidelines for mother-infant (perinatal) mental health (psychiatry), as an area of …

Perinatal mental illness has a significant implication on maternal health, birth outcomes, and
the offspring's development. Prevalence estimates of perinatal psychiatric illnesses range …

Antenatal and postnatal mental health: summary of updated NICE guidance Page 1
GUIDELINES Antenatal and postnatal mental health: summary of updated NICE guidance …