SSRIs, SNRIs, and Pregnancy: Reassuring Data on Neurodevelopmental Outcomes
A large meta-analysis finds no causal link between prenatal antidepressant exposure and neurodevelopmental disorders after accounting for confounding factors.
Essential Reads: Prenatal Exposure to Valproate and Risk of Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Offspring
Prenatal exposure to valproate is linked to increased risk of autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, lower IQ, and intellectual disability, especially at higher doses.
Essential Reads: Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Children with Prenatal Exposure to Antiepileptic Drugs
There is a growing body of literature to indicate that exposure to certain antiepileptic drugs, most notably valproic acid (VPA, Depakote) during critical periods of development may be associated with long-lasting neurodevelopmental deficits.
Secondhand Smoke Increases Risk for Hyperactivity and Behavior Problems in Young Children
Previous studies have demonstrated that children born to mothers who smoke during pregnancy are at increased risk for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). In a recent review, Huang and colleagues looked at data from 15 cohort [...]