Generation R

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.

By Ruta Nonacs, MD PhD|2024-06-26T13:12:36-04:00September 27th, 2023|Long-Term Outcomes, Outcomes, Pregnancy & Medications|Comments Off

Prenatal Folate Increases Child Brain Volumes, Improves Cognitive Development

The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) unequivocally recommends that ALL WOMEN who are either planning or capable of pregnancy take a DAILY SUPPLEMENT containing 0.4 TO 0.8 mg (400-800 µg) OF FOLIC ACID. [...]

By MGH Center for Women's Mental Health|2020-08-13T14:21:02-04:00February 26th, 2020|Psychiatric Disorders During Pregnancy|Comments Off