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Minimal Effects of Prenatal SSRIs on Motor Development in Exposed Children

When we meet with women to discuss the reproductive safety of antidepressant medications, one of the most challenging and anxiety-provoking aspects of the consultation is the discussion we have regarding the long-term effects of prenatal [...]

By |2016-11-09T10:26:16-04:00November 9th, 2016|Pregnancy & Medications|Comments Off on Minimal Effects of Prenatal SSRIs on Motor Development in Exposed Children
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Antidepressant Treatment During Pregnancy May Carry Less Risk than Untreated Illness in the Mother

Some, but not all, studies have shown an association between in utero exposure to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants and adverse pregnancy outcomes, including preterm delivery, low birth weight, and lower Apgar scores.   [...]

By |2024-03-24T11:55:03-04:00September 10th, 2015|Antidepressants, Outcomes, Pregnancy & Medications|Comments Off on Antidepressant Treatment During Pregnancy May Carry Less Risk than Untreated Illness in the Mother
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