Essential Reads: Breastfeeding and ADHD Medications
Many women taking stimulants question whether it is safe to take these medications while breastfeeding. Â
Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Children with Exposure to Prescription Stimulants During Pregnancy
Prenatal exposure to prescription stimulants was not associated with an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in exposed children.
Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Infants Exposed During Pregnancy to ADHD Medications
Prenatal exposure to ADHD medications, mostly methylphenidate, was not associated with an increased risk of neurodevelopmental disorders or growth restriction in exposed children.
New Research from the CWMH: The Course of ADHD During Pregnancy
We continue to see an increasing number of women with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who are either pregnant or planning to conceive. While we have considerable data to indicate that women with mood and anxiety [...]
Preliminary Data Raises Concerns About Modafinil Use in Pregnancy
Modafinil (brand name Provigil) is a wake-promoting agent which is used to treat sleepiness due to narcolepsy, shift work sleep disorder, or obstructive sleep apnea. It is also used to in others settings, often [...]
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 [...]