Anja Wilhelmina Margaretha Maria Stevens1, Thea Henrica Daggenvoorde2, Samuel Martinus Dianshah van der Klis3, Ralph Werner Kupka4, Peter Jan Joseph Goossens5. 1. 1 Anja Wilhelmina Margaretha Maria Stevens, MD, Dimence Group Mental Health Care, Deventer, Netherlands; VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands. 2. 2 Thea Henrica Daggenvoorde, MScN, RN, Dimence Group Mental Health Care, Deventer, Netherlands; Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands. 3. 3 Samuel Martinus Dianshah van der Klis, MScN, RN, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands. 4. 4 Ralph Werner Kupka, MD, PhD, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, Netherlands. 5. 5 Peter Jan Joseph Goossens, PhD, APRN, Dimence Group Mental Health Care, Deventer, Netherlands; Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands; Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Women with bipolar disorder have an increased risk of relapse during pregnancy and the postpartum period, and they often express broad concerns about family planning. OBJECTIVE: To explore the thoughts and considerations of women of childbearing age with bipolar disorder, about family planning and pregnancy. DESIGN: A qualitative study was conducted: 15 women with bipolar I disorder were individually interviewed. Content analysis was applied. RESULTS: Women worried about heritability of bipolar disorder, medication issues, and risk of relapse during pregnancy. They mentioned their fear to be incompetent as a mother during future mood episodes. Support of partner, family/friends, and professionals was mentioned as essential. CONCLUSIONS: Family planning is an essential topic in the treatment of every woman with bipolar disorder of childbearing age. These women expect early consultation with professionals for support, and specific information about heritability of the illness and use of medication during and after pregnancy.
BACKGROUND:Women with bipolar disorder have an increased risk of relapse during pregnancy and the postpartum period, and they often express broad concerns about family planning. OBJECTIVE: To explore the thoughts and considerations of women of childbearing age with bipolar disorder, about family planning and pregnancy. DESIGN: A qualitative study was conducted: 15 women with bipolar I disorder were individually interviewed. Content analysis was applied. RESULTS:Women worried about heritability of bipolar disorder, medication issues, and risk of relapse during pregnancy. They mentioned their fear to be incompetent as a mother during future mood episodes. Support of partner, family/friends, and professionals was mentioned as essential. CONCLUSIONS: Family planning is an essential topic in the treatment of every woman with bipolar disorder of childbearing age. These women expect early consultation with professionals for support, and specific information about heritability of the illness and use of medication during and after pregnancy.
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bipolar disorder; desire to have children; family planning; pregnancy
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