Essential Reads: Breastfeeding and ADHD Medications
Many women taking stimulants question whether it is safe to take these medications while breastfeeding. Â
You Asked: In a Woman with ADHD, Should You Continue Treatment with a Stimulant During the Postpartum Period?
A growing body of literature supports the reproductive safety of stimulants in pregnant women and suggests that not treating may have negative consequences for the mother and her child.
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 [...]
ADHD Medications in Pregnancy and Neonatal Outcomes
Analyzing data from the Swedish Medical Birth Register, the Prescribed Drug Register, and the Swedish Neonatal Quality Register, researchers compared infants exposed to ADHD medication during pregnancy with infants whose mothers never used these drugs [...]
Good News: More Data on the Use of ADHD Medications During Pregnancy
For women with mild to moderate attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms, we often recommend discontinuing stimulant medications and switching to a non-pharmacologic intervention. Â Many women experience some decrease in their level of functioning; however, they are [...]
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 [...]
Clinical Update 2014: Use of Methylphenidate During Pregnancy
For women with mild to moderate attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms, we frequently recommend discontinuing medication and switching to a non-pharmacologic intervention. Although these women might experience some decrease in their level of functioning, they typically [...]
Clinical Update 2010: Use of Stimulant Medications in Pregnancy
Approximately 4% of the adult population suffers from ADHD. Attention and executive functioning difficulties also occur in those with mood and psychotic disorders and require treatment strategies similar to those used to address ADHD symptoms. First line medications most often used to treat ADHD in adults are Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine, Adderall) and Methylphenidate (Concerta, Ritalin, Metadate).