Pharmacology & Prescribing
For OBGYNs & MFMs
7 articles
What Happens After You Refer a Patient to Phoenix Health
A step-by-step description of the patient experience after a clinical referral to Phoenix Health: intake process, therapist matching, first appointment, ongoing care, and collaborative care communication.
When to Start vs. Discontinue Psychiatric Medication in Pregnancy
Psychiatric medication decisions in pregnancy are clinical decisions, not defaults. A framework for prescribers evaluating when to start, continue, taper, or discontinue psychiatric medications across the perinatal period.
Perinatal Psychosis: Recognition, Triage, Hospitalization Criteria, and Medication
Postpartum psychosis is a psychiatric emergency with a rapid onset and serious consequences if missed or mismanaged. A clinical reference for recognition, immediate triage, hospitalization decision-making, and acute pharmacological management.
Choosing a Perinatal Mental Health Referral Partner: What OB and Midwifery Practices Should Look For
What to look for in a perinatal mental health referral partner: PMH-C certification, response time, telehealth, insurance coverage, and collaborative care.
When Postpartum Patients Need Psychiatric Consultation
Signs that postpartum depression or anxiety requires psychiatric consultation, what OBs can initiate versus refer, and how to communicate the handoff.
Collaborative Care Models for PMADs: Evidence and Implementation
How collaborative care between OBGYNs, pediatricians, therapists, and prescribers improves PMAD outcomes. Evidence base, implementation frameworks, and practical coordination protocols.
Antidepressants During Pregnancy: Balancing Fetal Risk and Maternal Benefit
The decision to prescribe, continue, or taper antidepressants in pregnancy involves weighing documented fetal exposures against the well-established risks of untreated perinatal depression. A clinical reference for prescribers navigating this decision with pregnant patients.
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