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Bipolar disorder and psychiatric medicines

Pregnancy and the postnatal period need a coordinated mental-health and maternity plan when you have bipolar disorder or take psychiatric medicines.

Direct guidance

What to know or do

Do not stop or change prescribed treatment suddenly. Arrange review of the exact medicine, relapse history, sleep plan and early warning signs.

What changes the answer

  • How long the change has lasted and how it affects sleep, eating, self-care and safety
  • Past diagnoses, trauma, treatment response, medicines and relapse warning signs
  • Privacy, practical support, coercion, immediate danger and who can stay with you

Check with your care team

When to get individual help

Contact your doctor or maternity service promptly and describe the timing, severity, associated symptoms and pregnancy week so they can choose the right assessment.