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. 1984 Jul;30:1537-1540, 1542.

Pregnancy and Schizophrenia

Donna Stewart
PMCID: PMC2153578  PMID: 21278964

Abstract

Schizophrenia occurs in one percent of the population during the reproductive years. Although schizophrenics' fertility is reduced, most family doctors who practice obstetrics will occasionally care for a pregnant, schizophrenic patient. The particular problems of the prenatal period, labor and delivery, and postpartum care of these patients are discussed. The physical, psychological, and social problems of a schizophrenic patient's child are outlined, with a recommendation for careful follow up in the community of both parent and child.

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