Diagnosis and initial management of unipolar depression and bipolar disorder in pregnant women*

* This algorithm provides an overview of the diagnosis and initial management of unipolar depression and bipolar disorder in pregnant women. Making the diagnosis and establishing treatment require a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation. Refer to UpToDate topics on pregnant women and the diagnosis of unipolar depression and bipolar disorder; treating acute episodes of unipolar depression, bipolar depression, and bipolar mania/hypomania; and administering maintenance treatment for unipolar depression and bipolar disorder.
¶ Treatment for bipolar disorder and unipolar depression differs.