Unipolar depression during pregnancy: nonpharmacologic treatment options

Depression during pregnancy can negatively affect maternal and fetal health. Some women will choose not to take psychotropic medications during pregnancy. This article reviews alternatives to pharmacologic treatments for women suffering from unipolar depression during pregnancy, focusing on exercise...

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Published inWomen's Health Vol. 6; no. 4; pp. 565 - 576
Main Authors Tjoa, Christopher, Pare, Emmanuelle, Kim, Deborah R
Format Journal Article Book Review
LanguageEnglish
Published London, England Future Medicine Ltd 01.07.2010
SAGE Publications
Sage Publications Ltd. (UK)
Sage Publications Ltd
Subjects
acupuncture
Acupuncture Therapy
antepartum
depression
Depression - etiology
Depression - therapy
Exercise Therapy
Female
Humans
Mental depression
Mental Health
Mental health care
Phototherapy
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
treatment
Womens health
acupuncture
treatment
exercise therapy
pregnancy
phototherapy
depression
transcranial magnetic stimulation
antepartum
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Summary:Depression during pregnancy can negatively affect maternal and fetal health. Some women will choose not to take psychotropic medications during pregnancy. This article reviews alternatives to pharmacologic treatments for women suffering from unipolar depression during pregnancy, focusing on exercise therapy, phototherapy, transcranial magnetic stimulation and acupuncture.
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ISSN:1745-5057
1745-5065
1745-5056
DOI:10.2217/whe.10.27