Clinical Update 2026: Z-Drugs and Pregnancy
Recent studies find no increase in the risk of major malformations with first-trimester Z-drug exposure, although small increases in risk of preterm birth and low birth weight have been reported.
Antipsychotic Medication Use in Pregnancy and Risk of Maternal and Neonatal Metabolic Complications
In this retrospective study of Taiwanese women using antipsychotic medications there was no observed increase in risk of metabolic complications.
Essential Reads: Obstetric and Perinatal Outcomes among Women with Eating Disorders
Greater attention to eating behaviors and screening eating disorders during pregnancy is the first step in improving outcomes in this population.