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Looking at the Risk of Preeclampsia and Postpartum Hemorrhage in Women Taking Antidepressants During Pregnancy

Over the last decade, various studies have examined the risk of obstetric complications in women using antidepressants during pregnancy.   Preeclampsia:  Some studies have suggested that pregnant women taking SSRI antidepressants may be at higher [...]

By |2021-09-14T15:51:26-04:00April 1st, 2020|Pregnancy & Medications|Comments Off on Looking at the Risk of Preeclampsia and Postpartum Hemorrhage in Women Taking Antidepressants During Pregnancy

Stimulants In Pregnancy and Increased Risk of Gestational Hypertension

  Our group has noted that we are seeing an increase in the number of consultations for women treated with psychostimulants in combination with an antidepressant.  The reasons vary.  Some women have depression and comorbid [...]

By |2020-11-26T08:30:35-04:00March 20th, 2017|Pregnancy & Medications|Comments Off on Stimulants In Pregnancy and Increased Risk of Gestational Hypertension

In Brief: Study Finds No Link Between Antipsychotics and Gestational Diabetes

Given the number of younger women using atypical antipsychotic medications, we need more accurate data regarding the reproductive safety of these medications. To better understand the link between antipsychotic medication and medical conditions associated with [...]

By |2020-01-25T23:48:54-04:00May 18th, 2015|Antipsychotic Medications, Outcomes, Pregnancy & Medications, Pregnancy Outcomes|Comments Off on In Brief: Study Finds No Link Between Antipsychotics and Gestational Diabetes
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