ELECTROCONVULSIVE-THERAPY IN A TWIN PREGNANCY - A CASE-REPORT

We present a case of twin gestation complicated by severe depression a nd psychotic behavior; the mother was treated with electroconvulsive t herapy (ECT). She had received multiple medications for treatment of h er depression earlier during the first part of the pregnancy. However, frequent use of ECT later in the course of pregnancy did not result i n adverse fetal outcome as is evident from normal fetal surveillance t ests. We conclude that, when indicated, ECT during pregnancy improves maternal condition and does not adversely affect fetal well-being.