What Has a Greater Effect on Children’s Behavior: Prenatal Exposure to Antidepressants or Maternal Depression?
Maternal depression during the third trimester, not prenatal SSRI exposure, was associated with higher levels of internalizing and anxiety behaviors in children from 3 to 12 years of age.
Is it Safe to Use Atomoxetine (Strattera) During Pregnancy?
Based on this large cohort study including 990 pregnancies with first trimester exposure to atomoxetine, the researchers observed no increase in major congenital malformations overall and no statistically increased risk estimates for cardiac or limb malformations.
Weekly Roundup for APRIL 14, 2023: Recent Publications in Women’s Mental Health
Every week we review the most recent publications in women’s mental health.
Sleep Disturbance During Pregnancy and Risk for Perinatal Depression
Evidence suggests that sleep disturbance during pregnancy is associated with higher risk of perinatal depression, especially during the third trimester.
When a New Baby Comes Home, Do Moms and Dads Get Depressed Together?
Should we also be assessing women’s partners to determine if they have postpartum depression?
Essential Reads: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Perinatal Depression
TMS in pregnancy and the postpartum period appears to be a promising treatment option with no reports of adverse obstetric outcomes or congenital malformations.