Antidepressants Risk Pregnancy
New research suggests that depression during pregnancy can increase risks for the unborn baby, including an increased chance of premature birth and problems related to antidepressant use.
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Depression during Pregnancy
Ever since I was diagnosed with depression, I dreaded the day when I became pregnant. Most antidepressants are in a class of drugs that are... Read more »
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Mother's use of antidepressants poses little risk to baby
Pregnant women who use selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants may not be putting their babies at risk for birth defects, new... Read more »
Study: No link between antidepressants, birth defects
Canadian researchers say women can safely use antidepressants during their first trimester without fearing the drugs will increase their babies' risk... Read more »
Pregnancy Weight May Affect ADHD Risk
Many people make New Year's resolutions, but for people with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), these resolutions can be daunting. In... Read more »
Some antidepressants linked to preterm births
Pregnant women who take selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressants appear to increase the risk of such complications as early delivery,... Read more »
Antidepressants linked to heart defects in newborns: study
Danish researchers say women who take Zoloft, Celexa, and other selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressants during the first three months... Read more »
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