The purpose of this study is to learn about the effects of bipolar disorder or the use of antimanic medications on the mother's health and wellbeing during pregnancy and for the first postpartum year. Infant health and development are also assessed during the first year. Participation in the study includes 7 study visits, three in pregnancy and four postpartum.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
201
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
SIGH-ADS
Time frame: 20, 30 36 weeks gestation, 2,12,28,52 weeks postpartum
Mania Rating Scale
Time frame: 20, 30 36 weeks gestation, 2,12,28,52 weeks postpartum
Bayley Scales of Infant Development
Time frame: 12, 28, 52 weeks postpartum
Weight gain in pregnancy
Time frame: 20,30,36 weeks gestation
Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV
Time frame: 20 weeks gestation at enrollment
Nutritional Blood Levels
Time frame: 20, 30 36 weeks gestation, 2,12,28,52 weeks postpartum
Maternal Functioning and Gratification
Time frame: 2, 12, 28, 52 weeks postpartum
Infant physical exam
Time frame: 2,12,28,52 weeks post delivery
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