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Safont G, Garriga M, González-Rodríguez A, Amoretti S, Simón O, Solè E, Garcia-Rizo C, Arranz B, Vieta E, Bernardo M. Maternity in women with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. SPANISH JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY AND MENTAL HEALTH 2023:S2950-2853(23)00011-X. [PMID: 38591833 DOI: 10.1016/j.sjpmh.2023.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2021] [Revised: 04/13/2023] [Accepted: 04/14/2023] [Indexed: 04/10/2024]
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PURPOSE Maternity rates in women with schizophrenia have tripled in the past decades, with a current percentage similar to the general population (50-60%). However, mothers with schizophrenia present higher rates of single marital status, and social dysfunction than the general population. In addition, the incidence of unplanned pregnancy, abortions, miscarriages and obstetric complications is higher. This study aimed to describe variables related to maternity in this population. METHODS One-hundred and ninety-two outpatient women diagnosed with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorders were included (DSM-IV-TR criteria) in a two-site study. Psychosocial risk factors, demographic variables and clinical features were recorded in the same visit. Non-parametric tests were used in order to describe variables for likelihood offspring in psychotic women. RESULTS One-hundred and forty-seven (76.6%) women suffered from schizophrenia and 45 (23.4%) schizoaffective disorder. Psychotic mothers used to be married/having a partner and presented a later onset of the illness (over 36 years old) compared to non-mothers. In addition, mothers generally presented pregnancy before the onset of illness. Regarding obstetric complications, around the 80% of the sample presented at least one obstetric complication. Although desire or wish of pregnancy was reported in 66.3% of the mothers, rates of planned pregnancy were 25% and only the 47.9% were currently taking care of their children with their husband/partner. CONCLUSION Maternity rate is high in this population. This study highlights the need to promote reproductive health care for women with mental disorders and to consider their reproductive life plan. Later onset of disease and being married are potential predictors of maternity in our sample of women with a schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorders while only the half were caring their children at the moment of the evaluation.
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- Gemma Safont
- Department of Psychiatry, Hospital Universitari Mútua Terrassa, Terrassa, Spain
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- Bipolar and Depressive Disorders Unit, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona; Departament de Medicina, Institut de Neurociències (UBNeuro), Universitat de Barcelona (UB); Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi I Sunyer (IDIBAPS); CIBERSAM, ISCIII, Barcelona, Spain
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- Bipolar and Depressive Disorders Unit, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona; Departament de Medicina, Institut de Neurociències (UBNeuro), Universitat de Barcelona (UB); Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi I Sunyer (IDIBAPS); CIBERSAM, ISCIII, Barcelona, Spain; Department of Psychiatry, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron; Group of Psychiatry, Mental Health and Addictions, Psychiatric Genetics Unit, Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), Barcelona, Spain; Biomedical Network Research Centre on Mental Health (CIBERSAM), ISCIII, Spain; Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Barcelona Clinic Schizophrenia Unit, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona; Departament de Medicina, Institut de Neurociències (UBNeuro), Universitat de Barcelona (UB); Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi I Sunyer (IDIBAPS); CIBERSAM, ISCIII, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Psychiatry, Hospital Universitari Mútua Terrassa, Terrassa, Spain
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- Bipolar and Depressive Disorders Unit, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona; Departament de Medicina, Institut de Neurociències (UBNeuro), Universitat de Barcelona (UB); Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi I Sunyer (IDIBAPS); CIBERSAM, ISCIII, Barcelona, Spain
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- Barcelona Clinic Schizophrenia Unit, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona; Departament de Medicina, Institut de Neurociències (UBNeuro), Universitat de Barcelona (UB); Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi I Sunyer (IDIBAPS); CIBERSAM, ISCIII, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Mental Health, Parc Sanitari Sant Joan de Déu, CIBERSAM, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Psychiatry, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron; Group of Psychiatry, Mental Health and Addictions, Psychiatric Genetics Unit, Vall d'Hebron Research Institute (VHIR), Barcelona, Spain; Biomedical Network Research Centre on Mental Health (CIBERSAM), ISCIII, Spain; Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Barcelona Clinic Schizophrenia Unit, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona; Departament de Medicina, Institut de Neurociències (UBNeuro), Universitat de Barcelona (UB); Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi I Sunyer (IDIBAPS); CIBERSAM, ISCIII, Barcelona, Spain.
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Uygur ÖF, Uygur H. Neurodevelopmental and growth follow-up of the baby exposed to antipsychotics during pregnancy and lactation: a case report. PSYCHIAT CLIN PSYCH 2019. [DOI: 10.1080/24750573.2019.1627695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022] Open
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- Ömer Faruk Uygur
- Department of Psychiatry, Necip Fazil City Hospital, Kahramanmaras, Turkey
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- Department of Psychiatry, Necip Fazil City Hospital, Kahramanmaras, Turkey
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Wisdom JP, Bruce K, Saedi GA, Weis T, Green CA. ‘Stealing me from myself’: identity and recovery in personal accounts of mental illness. Aust N Z J Psychiatry 2008; 42:489-95. [PMID: 18465375 PMCID: PMC3551288 DOI: 10.1080/00048670802050579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To understand and promote recovery from serious mental illnesses, it is important to study the perspectives of individuals who are coping with mental health problems. The aim of the present study was to examine identity-related themes in published self-narratives of family members and individuals with serious mental illness. It adds to the body of research addressing how identity affects the process of recovery and identifies potential opportunities for using published narratives to support individuals as they move toward positive identities that facilitate recovery. METHOD Forty-five personal accounts from individuals with severe mental illness, which were published in two prominent research journals between 1998 and 2003, were qualitatively analysed. RESULTS Individuals with mental illness and their family members described a loss of self and identity that had to be overcome, or at least managed, for recovery to become possible. Writers described (i) a loss of self, (ii) the duality of (ill/well) selves, (iii) perceptions of normality, (iv) specific concerns about parenting and identity, and (v) hope and reconciliation. CONCLUSIONS Individuals' stories of their experiences of severe mental illness describe severe challenges managing identity. Efforts to publish personal accounts that focus on strengths-based patient-centred stories, rather than on deficits, could be helpful to provide hope for patients. These published narratives highlight the importance of moving recovery and hope to the forefront among patient, family, and clinician groups. Increasing such information and role models can provide important resources to individuals working to redefine themselves and create a sense of self-worth and stable identity that will support productive, happy lives.
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- Jennifer P. Wisdom
- Columbia University, Department of Psychiatry, 1051 Riverside Drive Box 100, NewYork, NY 10032, USA.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA
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- Beaverton School District, Beaverton, Oregon, USA
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- Center for Health Research, Kaiser Permanente Northwest, Portland, Oregon, USA
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Stabilized patients who receive clozapine may wish to have children; but studies on pregnant women receiving clozapine treatment are limited. In this study, we report on clozapine use during pregnancy in two women. The first woman (Case 1) had two deliveries while she was receiving clozapine treatment for schizophrenia. Both her deliveries were term, uncomplicated vaginal deliveries, and the clozapine dose was reduced throughout pregnancy. The second woman (Case 2) developed schizophrenia after her first child was born. She became pregnant after clozapine initiation. She delivered twins by term, uncomplicated vaginal delivery. In our cases, no specific risks for the mothers and their children can be attributed to the use of clozapine. Physicians must be aware of the changes in fertility induced by prolactin-sparing drugs. Mothers who receive clozapine treatment should not be advised to breastfeed their children.
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- Alaattin Duran
- Department of Psychiatry, Medical School of Cerrahpasa, University of Istanbul, Turkey
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Yaris F, Ulku C, Kesim M, Kadioglu M, Unsal M, Dikici MF, Kalyoncu NI, Yaris E. Psychotropic drugs in pregnancy: a case-control study. Prog Neuropsychopharmacol Biol Psychiatry 2005; 29:333-8. [PMID: 15694243 DOI: 10.1016/j.pnpbp.2004.11.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/19/2004] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Psychotropic drug exposure during pregnancy is a common problem. Among the 601 cases exposed to drugs during pregnancy, who were followed by our Toxicology Information and Follow-up Service, 124 cases had used psychotropic drugs for depression, anxiety, or psychotic disorders. As the control group, 248 women, who did not use any drugs were selected. Of the 124 cases, 80 (64.5%) had healthy babies, and 17 (13.7%) decided to terminate the pregnancy. Spontaneous abortions, intrauterine death (in the 38th week) and premature deliveries were observed in the 9 (7.3%), 1 (0.8%) and 3 (2.4%) cases, respectively, in the drug exposure group. Pregnancies of the 14 (11.3%) cases were continuing during the preparation of this manuscript. Of the 248 controls, 151 (60.9%) had healthy babies, 9 (3.6%) experienced spontaneous abortion and 3 (1.2%) decided to terminate their pregnancies, 3 (1.2%) had premature deliveries, and we observed one (0.4%) congenital abnormality, 81 (32.7%) cases were still pregnant. Odds Ratio (95% confidence interval) for spontaneous abortion was found to be 1.35 (1.27-11.82) in the cases exposed to psychotropic drugs (P=0.02). No developmental problems were observed in the babies followed for 12 months. These data may give information about the early- but not the late-term effects of psychotropic drugs used in pregnant women.
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- Fusun Yaris
- Department of Family Medicine, Karadeniz Technical University, School of Medicine, TR-61187, Trabzon, Turkey.
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