In this episode, we dive into the critical field of reproductive psychiatry to equip psychiatric nurse practitioners with the latest evidence-based strategies for managing pregnant and postpartum patients.... Listeners will learn how to differentiate psychiatric emergencies like postpartum psychosis from postpartum obsessive-compulsive disorder, and navigate complex medication decisions involving lithium, valproic acid, and novel treatments for postpartum depression like zuranolone.... We explore crucial clinical insights, including the necessity of adjusting lamotrigine and lithium doses during pregnancy and the importance of maintaining antidepressant regimens to prevent high relapse rates.... By understanding the nuanced risks of medication exposure versus untreated maternal illness, you will be empowered to conduct confident risk-benefit discuss ...