Brazilian Psychiatric Association consensus for the Management of
Psychiatric Emergencies in Pregnancy and Postpartum period
- Leonardo Baldaçara,
- Gislene da Rocha,
- Flávia Ismael,
- Igo Vasconcelos,
- Christiane Ribeiro,
- Elie Calfat,
- Carlos Rosa,
- Maria Elisa Barros,
- Luis Motta,
- Neusa Agne,
- Priscila Gabrielli,
- Ana Luiza Silva Teles,
- Jerônimo Ribeiro,
- Maila das Neves,
- Hewdy Ribeiro,
- Ivaldo Silva,
- Venessa Lentz,
- Benicio Frey,
- Renan Rocha,
- Amaury Cantilino,
- Joel Rennó,
- Antonio da Silva
Ana Luiza Silva Teles
Faculdade de Medicina do Centro Universitário de Brasília
Author ProfileAbstract
Emergencies in the pregnancy and postpartum are less frequent than in
other groups, but not uncommon. However, the literature on the subject
is scarce and controversial. The objective of this article is to present
some recommendations for the management of the most common psychiatric
emergencies that may occur in pregnancy or postpartum period. To this
end, the present work has been driven by a panel of global experts on
severe mental health illnesses, selected by Brazilian Psychiatric
Association. Although many of the recommendations are empirical, it is
already possible to rely on information that provides better results and
safety for the patient and her infant.