Antipsychotic discontinuation before and during pregnancy and severe psychiatric relapse in the perinatal period: A propensity-score matched cohort in Denmark and Sweden

OSF Preprints (OSF Preprints) 2026 Preprint

Authors: Emely Ek Blæhr, Thalia K. Robakis, Shelby Smout, Trine Munk‐Olsen, Veerle Bergink, Xiaoqin Liu, Behrang Mahjani
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Abstract

It remains unknown whether antipsychotics are effective in pregnant women. We plan to conduct a propensity-score matched study in Denmark and Sweden to examine whether the risk of a severe psychiatric relapse during the perinatal period (i.e., pregnancy and within 3 months after delivery) associated with continuing antipsychotic treatment during pregnancy.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum Pregnancy and Medication Impact Schizophrenia research and treatment

Publication details

Journal / source
OSF Preprints (OSF Preprints)
Publication date
27 January 2026
Document type
Preprint