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Pregnancy and childbirth can be both an exciting and a nerve wracking time for any woman. But if she is living with bipolar, the concerns may be heightened by the anxiety of additional health risks.

Women describe their experience of a bipolar pregnancy and share what they learnt.

Pregnancy : 10 Top Tips for Staying Well

Pregnancy : 10 Top Tips for Staying Well

We held our 'Bipolar and Pregnancy Webinar' on 12 November. We were lucky to have Professor Ian Jones join Bipolar UK ambassador Clare Dolman to discuss bipolar disorder. Read more

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Pregnancy and childbirth can be both an exciting and a nerve wracking time for any woman. But if she is living with bipolar, the concerns may be heightened by the anxiety of additional health risks.

Women describe their experience of a bipolar pregnancy and share what they learnt.

Published: 18th November, 2020

Updated: 4th January, 2021

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Bipolar and babies

Bipolar and babies

The ins and outs of having a baby and being bipolar Read more

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Pregnancy and childbirth can be both an exciting and a nerve wracking time for any woman. But if she is living with bipolar, the concerns may be heightened by the anxiety of additional health risks.

Women describe their experience of a bipolar pregnancy and share what they learnt.

Published: 4th September, 2020

Updated: 24th December, 2020

Author: Ellie Barlow

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Pregnancy and bipolar

Pregnancy and bipolar

Jenny talks about her experiences of pregnancy with a diagnosis of bipolar and offers some advice on who to talk to, medication and monitoring your mood. Read more

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Pregnancy and childbirth can be both an exciting and a nerve wracking time for any woman. But if she is living with bipolar, the concerns may be heightened by the anxiety of additional health risks.

Women describe their experience of a bipolar pregnancy and share what they learnt.

Published: 27th July, 2020

Updated: 27th November, 2020

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Being a parent when living with bipolar: facebook live

Being a parent when living with bipolar: facebook live

On Fridays we host facebook live sessions on topics related to bipolar. This week April talks about parenting when living with bipolar Read more

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Pregnancy and childbirth can be both an exciting and a nerve wracking time for any woman. But if she is living with bipolar, the concerns may be heightened by the anxiety of additional health risks.

Women describe their experience of a bipolar pregnancy and share what they learnt.

Published: 24th June, 2020

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How does parental bipolar disorder affect children?

How does parental bipolar disorder affect children?

We know the effects of Bipolar Disorder on those living with the condition but the effects on their children is not often explored. Read more

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Pregnancy and childbirth can be both an exciting and a nerve wracking time for any woman. But if she is living with bipolar, the concerns may be heightened by the anxiety of additional health risks.

Women describe their experience of a bipolar pregnancy and share what they learnt.

Published: 3rd February, 2020

Updated: 16th December, 2020

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  • Bipolar in children and young people
Becoming a parent with bipolar

Becoming a parent with bipolar

Sian writes candidly about her pregnancy and bipolar diagnosis, and the message of hope she wants to give to any woman going through the same thing. Read more

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Pregnancy and childbirth can be both an exciting and a nerve wracking time for any woman. But if she is living with bipolar, the concerns may be heightened by the anxiety of additional health risks.

Women describe their experience of a bipolar pregnancy and share what they learnt.

Published: 23rd October, 2019

Updated: 27th November, 2020

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Pregnancy, My Baby, Psychosis & Me

Pregnancy, My Baby, Psychosis & Me

Bipolar UK’s Clare Dolman talks to a couple, Jenny and Henry, about their experiences of postpartum psychosis after the birth of their second child. Read more

Posted to: Pregnancy and parenting

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Pregnancy and childbirth can be both an exciting and a nerve wracking time for any woman. But if she is living with bipolar, the concerns may be heightened by the anxiety of additional health risks.

Women describe their experience of a bipolar pregnancy and share what they learnt.

Published: 9th May, 2019

Updated: 28th December, 2020

Author: Michael Morgan

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Self-managing for two

Self-managing for two

Helen talks about her experience of childbirth as a mother with bipolar. Read more

Posted to: Pregnancy and parenting

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Pregnancy and childbirth can be both an exciting and a nerve wracking time for any woman. But if she is living with bipolar, the concerns may be heightened by the anxiety of additional health risks.

Women describe their experience of a bipolar pregnancy and share what they learnt.

Published: 6th April, 2016

Updated: 2nd December, 2020

Author: Rebekah Hayes

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Podcast: Bipolar, Pregnancy and Childbirth

Podcast: Bipolar, Pregnancy and Childbirth

Psychiatrist Dr Ian Jones talks to Clare Dolman about how bipolar can affect women, particularly during pregnancy and after birth. Read more

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Pregnancy and childbirth can be both an exciting and a nerve wracking time for any woman. But if she is living with bipolar, the concerns may be heightened by the anxiety of additional health risks.

Women describe their experience of a bipolar pregnancy and share what they learnt.

Published: 23rd December, 2015

Updated: 27th November, 2020

Author: Rebekah Hayes

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Life as a Bipolar Mother

Life as a Bipolar Mother

Bipolar UK friend Viv reflects on the ups and downs of being a bipolar parent of teenagers Read more

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Pregnancy and childbirth can be both an exciting and a nerve wracking time for any woman. But if she is living with bipolar, the concerns may be heightened by the anxiety of additional health risks.

Women describe their experience of a bipolar pregnancy and share what they learnt.

Published: 9th July, 2015

Updated: 23rd December, 2020

Author: Rebekah Hayes

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    On Fridays we host facebook live sessions on topics related to bipolar. This week Bipolar UK CEO Simon Kitchen addresses the latest covid lockdown

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