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Antenatal and postnatal mental health: clinical management and service guidance

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  • Reference number: CG192
  • Published:  17 December 2014
  • Last updated:  11 February 2020
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Research recommendations coming out of this guidance

  • What methods can improve the identification of women at high risk of postpartum psychosis and reduce this risk?

  • How safe are drugs used to treat bipolar disorder in pregnancy and the postnatal period?

  • Are interventions designed to improve the quality of the mother–baby relationship in the first year after childbirth effective in women with a diagnosed mental health problem?

  • Is structured clinical management for moderate to severe personality disorders in pregnancy and the postnatal period effective at improving outcomes for women and their babies?

  • Are psychological interventions effective for treating moderate to severe anxiety disorders (including obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and social anxiety disorder) in pregnancy?

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