ReviewInternational journal of bipolar disorders2025
The barriers and solutions to effective management of bipolar disorder during the perinatal period: a thematic review.
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Abstract
backgroundPerinatal bipolar disorder (BD) presents unique challenges due to physiological, hormonal, and psychosocial changes during pregnancy and postpartum, increasing vulnerability to mood instability. Effective management is vital for maternal and infant health, but multiple barriers complicate care. This review aims to clarify whether obstacles arise from limited psychiatric expertise among obstetric providers, insufficient perinatal knowledge among psychiatric providers, or both.
methodsA thematic review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines, synthesizing literature (2015-2025) from major databases and clinical guidelines on barriers and solutions in perinatal BD management. Both qualitative and quantitative studies were included. Data extraction, quality assessment, and thematic analysis were performed by multiple independent reviewers.
resultsFour major barriers were identified: (i) Diagnostic challenges-obstetric providers may miss or misdiagnose BD due to symptom overlap with normal perinatal changes, while psychiatric providers may lack specific perinatal expertise; (ii) Treatment issues-concerns about medication safety, particularly among obstetricians, and limited access to specialized psychiatric care, leading to increased relapse risk; (iii) Psychosocial barriers-stigma, inadequate support, and new maternal responsibilities hinder help-seeking; (iv) Poor interprofessional communication-fragmented care often results when obstetric and psychiatric providers lack coordination. These barriers adversely impact both mothers and infants, increasing relapse rates and impairing mother-infant bonding. Proposed solutions include improved diagnostic training for both provider types, integrated care models, enhanced patient education, support systems, and policy reforms. However, there remain knowledge gaps regarding long-term outcomes and optimal screening.
conclusionsEffective perinatal BD management requires multidisciplinary, individualized, and integrated care addressing both clinical and psychosocial barriers. Bridging knowledge gaps between obstetric and psychiatric providers through education, research, and policy reform is essential to improve outcomes for mothers and their families.
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