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SM Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics

Mental Ill Health in Pregnancy and Adverse Birth Outcomes: A Case Series

[ ISSN : 2573-6744 ]

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Received: 28-Nov-2018

Accepted: 17-Dec-2018

Published: 28-Dec-2018

Case Report | Volume 4 - Issue 2 | Article DOI :

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Sarah Hutton¹, Marie Paule Austin²,³, and Beth Mah⁴,⁵*

¹ Staff Specialist, Hunter New England Mental Health, Australia
² Head, Perinatal & Women’s Mental Health, Royal Hospital for Women, Australia
³ Perinatal Mental Health Research Unit, University of New South Wales, Australia
? Perinatal Psychiatrist, Australia
? Conjoint Senior Lecturer, University of New South Wales, Australia

Corresponding Author:

Sarah Hutton, Staff Specialist, Hunter New England Mental Health, Australia, Tel: +612 40335000; Email: Sarah. Hutton@hnehealth.nsw.gov.au

Abstract

Policies and guidelines exist at the local, state, national and international levels for the identification of pregnant women with mental health issues for their care and management needs throughout the perinatal period. It is known that there is an increased rate of adverse birth outcomes in this population and this case series highlights the lack of clarity in these guidelines, particularly regarding which clinicians are required for multidisciplinary team management. This leads to a system design that allows gaps in service provision to occur for some more vulnerable women. Recommendations for future research and clinical approaches are discussed.

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Hutton S, Austin MP and Mah B. Mental Ill Health in Pregnancy and Adverse Birth Outcomes: A Case Series. SM J Gynecol Obstet. 2018; 4(2): 1032.