Psychiatrists' Attitudes Toward Psychopharmacologic Treatments During Pregnancy and Lactation Periods: A Survey Study

Abstract

Conclusions: The present study showed that the psychiatrists were reluctant in prescribing psychotropic drugs during pregnancy, but they were more comfortable doing so in the lactation period. The attitudes of the psychiatrists seemed independent from their generally stated knowledge levels. The present study is valuable because it shows the differences in attitudes of the psychiatrists regarding their treatment approaches in the periods of pregnancy and lactation. More understandable messages from the leading researchers in this area and guidelines are needed for outlining clearer principles.