APAL Grand Rounds Series: Bipolar Disorder Across Pregnancy and the Postpartum
Friday, 7/18/2025, 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Please join us via Zoom or streaming.
Marlene P. Freeman, MD
Professor of Psychiatry - Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Psychiatry
Director of Clinical Services and Associate Director - Ammon-Pinizzotto Center for Women's Mental Health, Perinatal and Reproductive Psychiatry
Abra Prentice Foundation Chair in Women's Mental Health
Medical Director - MGH Clinical Trials Network and Institute
Editor in Chief, The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry
Dr. Freeman will be discussing Bipolar Disorder Across Pregnancy and the Postpartum.
Learning Objectives:
- To discuss the presentation and course of bipolar disorder in women across pregnancy and the postpartum.
- To describe and weigh the risks/benefits, and safety considerations around psychiatric medication for bipolar disorder during pregnancy and among women of reproductive age.
- To describe and apply the risks/benefits assessment of psychiatric medications for bipolar disorder during the postpartum and breastfeeding context.
- To discuss the presentation and treatment of postpartum psychosis, its relation to bipolar disorder, and prevention strategies.
The educational objective for the APAL Grand Rounds Series is to improve medical providers’ knowledge and skills in diagnosing, treating, and supporting pregnant and postpartum individuals experiencing mental health challenges. The APAL Grand Rounds Series is held monthly on a Friday from 12 to 1pm.
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter, by contacting us at 520-626-2725. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.
CME Information Pending