Antidepressants During Pregnancy Puts Newborns at Risk

"The study justifies increased awareness to the possible effects of intrauterine exposure to antidepressants," the authors concluded. "However, treatment of depression during pregnancy may be warranted and future studies need to distinguish between individual SSRIs to find the safest medication."

SOURCE: Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, October 2009

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