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EPISODE · Apr 30, 2025 · 27 MIN

I Have Bipolar Disorder. Can I Keep Taking My Meds While Pregnant?

from So Glad You Asked with Dr. Ruta Nonacs · host MGH Center for Women's Mental Health

Welcome back to So Glad you Asked! In this episode, we’re diving into a crucial but often overlooked topic: the safe use of psychiatric medications during pregnancy. You'll hear from a listener with bipolar disorder who asks Dr. Ruta if it’s safe to stay on her medications while planning for pregnancy. Plus, author and advocate Michelle Yang shares her personal journey navigating pregnancy with mental illness, as well as her unique cultural experiences as an Asian mom. We hope you leave today’s conversation with tangible insights and actionable tips to make the best decisions for your health and your family. As always, we’re so glad you asked!Recommended Resources:More on medication safety in pregnancy @ Dr. Ruta’s Resource HubAre you taking psychiatric medications during pregnancy? Learn more about the National Pregnancy Registry for Psychiatric MedicationsGet to know Michelle Yang and order your copy of Phoenix Girl todayDisclaimer: This podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical care. The views, thoughts, and opinions shared today are the speakers’ own. **Trigger Warning** Bipolar Disorder Like What You Heard?Subscribe so you never miss an episodeLeave us a review to share your feedbackSign up for our newsletter and follow us on Instagram for show updates and bonus clipsSo Glad You Asked with Dr. Ruta Nonacs is brought to you by the MGH Center for Women's Mental Health and the J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation. 

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Welcome back to So Glad you Asked! In this episode, we’re diving into a crucial but often overlooked topic: the safe use of psychiatric medications during pregnancy. You'll hear from a listener with bipolar disorder who asks Dr. Ruta if it’s safe to...

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