antidepressants and birth outcomes

Maternal Depression, But Not Exposure to SSRIs, Associated with Worse Executive Functioning in Children

While we have considerable data on the use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) during pregnancy, most of this research focuses on the risk of congenital malformations in exposed children. We have far less [...]

By MGH Center for Women's Mental Health|2020-08-03T12:26:08-04:00January 16th, 2019|Postpartum Psychiatric Disorders, Psychiatric Disorders During Pregnancy|0 Comments

Antenatal Exposure to Antidepressant and Risk of Psychiatric Illness in the Child

When we provide consultations regarding the use of antidepressants during pregnancy, one of the most difficult questions we have to answer is related to the long-term effects of prenatal antidepressant exposure. Specifically, do antidepressants [...]

By Ruta Nonacs, MD PhD|2024-03-24T11:57:17-04:00September 11th, 2017|Pregnancy Outcomes, Psychiatric Disorders During Pregnancy|0 Comments