Yet Another Study: Antidepressants Do Not Increase Risk of Miscarriage
After accounting for maternal depression, there is little evidence of any association between antidepressant use during pregnancy and miscarriage.
Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Children with Prenatal Exposure to Antiepileptic Drugs: A Systematic Review
A systematic review examines neurodevelopmental outcomes in children prenatally exposed to antiepileptic drugs.
Maternal Depression Negatively Affects Fetal Growth During Critical Stage of Development
In this prospective cohort study, the researchers observed an association between maternal depressive symptoms during pregnancy with slower rates of fetal growth.
Research from the CWMH: Prenatal Exposure to Second Generation Antipsychotics and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Preschool-Aged Children
The current study observed no significant differences in overall developmental outcomes or behavior in exposed versus unexposed children.
Danish Study Indicates No Increase in Risk of Malformations with Prenatal Exposure to Antipsychotic Medications
This register-based cohort study from Denmark of 503,158 clinically recognized pregnancies observed little or no risk of teratogenesis associated with first trimester exposure to antipsychotic medications.
Essential Reads: Modafinil and Armodafinil During Pregnancy Associated with Increased Risk of Malformations
Modafinil (brand name Provigil) and armodafinil (Nuvigil) are wake-promoting agents used to treat sleepiness due to narcolepsy, shift work sleep disorder, or obstructive sleep apnea. They are also used in other settings, often in [...]
Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Infants Exposed During Pregnancy to ADHD Medications
Prenatal exposure to ADHD medications, mostly methylphenidate, was not associated with an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders or growth restriction in exposed children.
New Study Investigates the Impact of Prenatal SSRI Exposure on Brain Structure in Older Children
Maternal SSRI use during pregnancy may be associated with altered brain development in children; however, this study cannot fully rule out contributions of confounding genetic and enviromental factors.
New Research from the CWMH: Risk of Major Malformations in Infants with Prenatal Exposure to Benzodiazepines
Data from an ongoing pregnancy registry offers reassurance that benzodiazepines do not appear to have major teratogenic effects.
More Data on Pregnancy Outcomes Associated with Lithium Use During Pregnancy
Lithium use during pregnancy was associated with an increased risk of preterm birth and large for gestational age infants.