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Depression during Pregnancy

Deborah Gray
By Deborah Gray, Health Guide Thursday, February 02, 2006
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 considered unsafe for the fetus in a variety of ways. I always planned to go off my antidepressants when I became pregnant, and was positive that I would spend t...
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Ruta Nonacs
10/13/06 11:00pm
Thanks for writing about this very important topic. A book that specifically addresses the issue of depression in pregancny and is based on the research carried out in the JAMA article you noted is: A Deeper Shade of Blue: A Woman's Guide to Recognizing and Treating Depression in Her Childbearing Years
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SailingAway
2/ 3/12 2:41am

Thanks for writing this article! I worry about my mental health issues when I become pregnant.

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