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Your pregnancy care
Your pregnancy care
Many patients have concerns about whether their medication is safe during pregnancy. Our MFM specialists will help you understand your treatment options so that you can make the best possible decisions for both you and your baby.
It is important to us that you actively participate in decision-making about your care.
You will have prenatal appointments with your MFM at the Medical Disorders of Pregnancy Clinic. You may also have appointments with a psychiatrist at Mount Sinai Hospital through our Perinatal Mental Health program or with your own mental-health provider.
Treatment
Treatment
It is important to continue treating your mood disorder during pregnancy.
Our team will work with you to decide on a care plan that balances your treatment needs and minimizes risks to your pregnancy.
We will also arrange for additional monitoring of both you and your baby, as needed.
Your care plan may include any of the following:
- Psychotherapy with a mental-health provider
- Peer-led support sessions
- Medication such as antidepressants or other mood-stabilizing medicine
- Adjustment of medication for safety and effectiveness in pregnancy
- Careful monitoring of your baby's development
- More frequent and extended appointments to discuss concerns
- Postpartum planning to establish a safety net of support
Labour and delivery
Labour and delivery
Our recommendations for your labour and delivery care may include the following:
- Scheduling an induction of labour, if needed
- Monitoring your health throughout labour and delivery
- Monitoring your newborn
- Extended stays in our postpartum unit, as needed
- Adjustments to medication, as needed
It is important to continue to see your mental health provider throughout the first year postpartum. Mood disorders can fluctuate during that time and your treatment plan may need to be adjusted.