How Obstetric Settings Can Help Address Gaps in Psychiatric Care for Pregnant and Postpartum Women with Bipolar Disorder

摘要

PurposeTo elucidate: 1) the challenges associated with under-recognition of bipolar disorder in obstetric settings; 2) barriers pregnant and postpartum women with bipolar disorder face when trying to access psychiatric care; and, 3) how obstetric settings can identify of such women and connect them with mental health services.