Today Dr. Naidoo Interviews Dr. Saira Kalia, renowned perinatal psychiatrist, who has developed the Perinatal Psychiatry Clinical Services at University of Arizona, Tuscon. Dr. Kalia shares her years of experience working with women who are in all stages of pregnancy- including contemplating pregnancy, antepartum and post partum- who have mental health concerns and are in treatment, and their unique challenges and considerations during this incredible period. Dr. Kalia has also spearheaded the Arizona Perinatal Psychiaty Access Line, an innnovative hotline that provides expertise for medical professionals across the state who are working with women and their mental health during the perinatal period. Listen in as she tackles the most challenging question a psychiatrist can be asked when it comes to whether or not to continue treatment during pregnancy: "But Will it Hurt My Baby? With Perinatal Psychiatrist Dr. Saira Kalia, MD"For More information on the Arizona PAL- [Arizona Perinatal Access Line] Please visit: https://apal.arizona.edu/about-us/about-apal-faqsPlease call- Call 888-290-1336If You or someone you Love is in a mental health crisis- Please Call- 988If You or someone you Love is in a medical crisis - Please Call- 911For More information about Dr. Shivana Naidoo, MD, please visit www.DoBetterMD.com

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