Notes in Perinatal Mental Health

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Published	03/15/2025	What is perinatal mental illness?
Published	03/15/2025	What percentage of women are affected by perinatal mental illness?
Published	03/15/2025	What percentage of maternal deaths between 6 weeks and 1 year after childbirth are related to mental health problems?
Published	03/15/2025	What is the most common cause of maternal death due to mental health issues?
Published	03/15/2025	What is the rate of new psychiatric illness development during pregnancy compared to the general population?
Published	03/15/2025	What is a major risk factor for relapse of mental illness during pregnancy?
Published	03/15/2025	What change in treatment can increase the risk of perinatal mental illness?
Published	03/15/2025	Which mental health condition has a high relapse risk immediately after birth?
Published	03/15/2025	What percentage of postpartum women experience "baby blues"?
Published	03/15/2025	When do "baby blues" symptoms peak?
Published	03/15/2025	When does postnatal depression usually develop?
Published	03/15/2025	What is the peak onset period for postnatal depression?
Published	03/15/2025	What is the rate of postnatal depression in the UK?
Published	03/15/2025	What are the symptoms of postnatal depression similar to?
Published	03/15/2025	What specific feature of postnatal depression involves persistent worry about the baby’s health?
Published	03/15/2025	What is the term for unwanted, distressing thoughts of harming the baby in postnatal depression?
Published	03/15/2025	What type of thoughts in postnatal depression require urgent action?
Published	03/15/2025	What is the usual recovery time for postnatal depression?
Published	03/15/2025	What percentage increased risk is there for postnatal depression in future pregnancies?
Published	03/15/2025	How common is postpartum psychosis?
Published	03/15/2025	When does postpartum psychosis typically occur?
Published	03/15/2025	What is the risk of postpartum psychosis in women with no prior mental illness and no family history?
Published	03/15/2025	What is the risk of postpartum psychosis if a woman has a mother or sister with a history of it?
Published	03/15/2025	What is the risk of postpartum psychosis in women with a history of bipolar disorder?
Published	03/15/2025	What is the risk of postpartum psychosis in women with a family history and previous personal history of postpartum psychosis?
Published	03/15/2025	What is a major obstetric risk factor for postpartum psychosis?
Published	03/15/2025	What are the two most common types of hallucinations in postpartum psychosis?
Published	03/15/2025	What percentage of postpartum psychosis cases recover within 6 weeks?
Published	03/15/2025	What is the best strategy to reduce the risk of postpartum psychosis in future pregnancies?
Published	03/15/2025	What are the three most important factors in preventing negative effects of perinatal mental illness on children?
Published	03/15/2025	What is a key strategy for reducing the impact of perinatal mental illness on both mother and child?
Published	03/15/2025	According to NICE guidance, how soon should psychological therapy be offered after initial assessment?
Published	03/15/2025	Why is it important to discuss pregnancy when prescribing psychiatric medication to women of childbearing age?
Published	03/15/2025	When is the highest-risk period for taking psychiatric medication during pregnancy?
Published	03/15/2025	Why should prescribers be mindful of unplanned pregnancy when prescribing psychiatric medication?
Published	03/15/2025	What should be considered when a woman taking psychiatric medication is planning a pregnancy?
Published	03/15/2025	Why is sudden stopping of psychiatric medication in pregnancy risky?
Published	03/15/2025	Why might it be preferable to continue current psychiatric medication during pregnancy rather than switch?
Published	03/15/2025	Which antidepressant has the least placental exposure?
Published	03/15/2025	Which older antipsychotic has the most safety evidence in pregnancy?
Published	03/15/2025	Which two atypical (second-generation) antipsychotics are considered safer options in pregnancy?
Published	03/15/2025	Which mood stabiliser is the most teratogenic and should be avoided?
Published	03/15/2025	What happens to all psychotropic medications during breastfeeding?
Published	03/15/2025	What is the relative infant dose (RID)?
Published	03/15/2025	Below what RID percentage is a drug widely regarded as safe for breastfeeding?
Published	03/15/2025	Which antidepressant is considered safer during breastfeeding?
Published	03/15/2025	Which antipsychotic is considered safer during breastfeeding?
Published	03/15/2025	Which sedative is considered safer during breastfeeding?
Published	03/15/2025	What is often the best alternative to mood stabilisers during breastfeeding?
Published	03/15/2025	Why is paternal mental health important in the perinatal period?
Published	03/15/2025	Which of the following is NOT a consequence of perinatal mental illness?
Published	03/15/2025	Which group of women may benefit from preconceptual counselling about mental illness?
Published	03/15/2025	Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for perinatal mental illness?
Published	03/15/2025	Which statement about "baby blues" is FALSE?
Published	03/15/2025	Which of the following is NOT a specific feature of postnatal depression?
Published	03/15/2025	Which of the following is NOT a management strategy for postnatal depression?
Published	03/15/2025	What is the most appropriate setting for inpatient care in postnatal depression or postpartum psychosis?
Published	03/15/2025	Which of the following conditions carries the highest risk of postpartum psychosis?
Published	03/15/2025	Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of postpartum psychosis?
Published	03/15/2025	Which of the following is NOT a key factor in preventing negative effects of perinatal mental illness on children?
Published	03/15/2025	What is the best approach to psychiatric medication use during pregnancy?
Published	03/15/2025	Which of the following is NOT a principle of prescribing psychiatric medication during pregnancy?
Published	03/15/2025	Which of the following is a safer antidepressant option during pregnancy?
Published	03/15/2025	Which medication requires specialist review and approval before being prescribed to men or women under 55 due to teratogenic risk?
Published	03/15/2025	Which of the following is NOT a principle of prescribing during breastfeeding?
Published	03/15/2025	Which of the following statements about paternal mental health is TRUE?
Published	03/15/2025	Put the following risk groups for perinatal mental health services in order of severity (from highest to lowest risk).
Published	03/15/2025	Put the following perinatal mental health conditions in order of increasing severity:
Published	03/15/2025	Put the following postnatal depression management options in order of increasing severity:
Published	03/15/2025	Put the following risk factors for postpartum psychosis in order from lowest to highest risk:
Published	03/15/2025	Put the following steps in the recommended order for psychiatric prescribing in pregnancy:
Published	03/15/2025	Put the following steps for psychiatric prescribing in pregnancy in the correct order:
Published	03/15/2025	Put the following principles of prescribing during breastfeeding in the correct order:
Published	03/15/2025	True or false: Perinatal Mental Health 1
Published	03/15/2025	True or false: Perinatal Mental Health 2
Published	03/15/2025	True or false: Perinatal Mental Health 3
Published	03/15/2025	Bipolar disorder \| Schizophrenia \| Severe depression  \| Previous perinatal mental illness
Published	03/15/2025	"Baby blues" \| Postnatal depression \| Postpartum psychosis
Published	03/15/2025	Psychosocial support \| CBT or high-intensity therapy \| Antidepressants \| Inpatient care or ECT
Published	03/15/2025	History of bipolar disorder \| Previous postpartum psychosis \| History of schizophrenia \| No prior mental illness, no family history \| Mother or sister…
Published	03/15/2025	Not planning pregnancy \| Planning pregnancy \| Pregnant
Published	03/15/2025	Antidepressant (SSRI) \| Older antipsychotic \| Atypical antipsychotic \| Mood stabiliser
Published	03/15/2025	Perinatal mental illness occurs during pregnancy and in the [first] year after birth.Approximately [25]% of maternal deaths between 6 weeks and 1 year…
Published	03/15/2025	Postnatal depression generally resolves within [3-6] months. Postpartum psychosis occurs in approximately 1 in [500] births.  [50]% of postpartum…
Published	03/15/2025	To reduce foetal exposure, it is best to use a [Single] drug rather than [multiple] drugs. Sertraline is considered a safer antidepressant because it …
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