Meds in Pregnancy
Information about the safety of psychotropic medications during pregnancy and lactation.
ACOG Advises Against Paroxetine Use During Pregnancy
In 2006, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists advised physicians to avoid prescribing the antidepressant paroxetine (Paxil) to pregnant women and women planning to become pregnant, because of a possible increased risk of congenital heart malformations.
In 2006, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists advised physicians to avoid prescribing the antidepressant paroxetine (Paxil) to pregnant women and women planning to become pregnant, because of a possible increased risk of congenital heart malformations.
Antidepressants and Pregnancy
Mothers who become pregnant while taking an antidepressant are forced to make a difficult choice. Should they stop taking their medication in order to ensure the health of their baby? There is no clearcut answer, but this article covers the pros and cons based upon what we do know about antidepressants taken during pregnancy.
Mothers who become pregnant while taking an antidepressant are forced to make a difficult choice. Should they stop taking their medication in order to ensure the health of their baby? There is no clearcut answer, but this article covers the pros and cons based upon what we do know about antidepressants taken during pregnancy.
Are Antidepressants Safe during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding?
An answer from Isadore Rosenfeld, M.D., author of "Breakthrough Health."
An answer from Isadore Rosenfeld, M.D., author of "Breakthrough Health."
Is St. John's Wort Safe During Pregnancy?
Is St. John's Wort a safe alternative to prescription medications during pregnancy?
Is St. John's Wort a safe alternative to prescription medications during pregnancy?
Lamictal During Pregnancy Increases Birth Defect Risk
In 2006, the FDA notified healthcare professionals and patients of preliminary information from the North American Antiepileptic Drug Pregnancy Registry that suggests that babies exposed to Lamictal during the first three months of pregnancy may have a higher chance of being born with a cleft lip or cleft palate.
In 2006, the FDA notified healthcare professionals and patients of preliminary information from the North American Antiepileptic Drug Pregnancy Registry that suggests that babies exposed to Lamictal during the first three months of pregnancy may have a higher chance of being born with a cleft lip or cleft palate.
Light Therapy for Depression During Pregnancy
A clinical trial investigating light therapy as a safe treatment for depression during pregnancy is seeking participants in the Pittsburg area.
A clinical trial investigating light therapy as a safe treatment for depression during pregnancy is seeking participants in the Pittsburg area.
Not Treating Depression During Pregnancy May Affect Your Baby
While using antidepressants during pregnancy is not entirely without risk, research presented at the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry's 53rd Annual Meeting in San Diego revealed that untreated depression may also present certain risks to the fetus.
While using antidepressants during pregnancy is not entirely without risk, research presented at the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry's 53rd Annual Meeting in San Diego revealed that untreated depression may also present certain risks to the fetus.
St. John's Wort Revisited
Includes information about the use of St. Johns' Wort during pregnancy. From your About.com Guide to Depression.
Includes information about the use of St. Johns' Wort during pregnancy. From your About.com Guide to Depression.
Use of Antidepressants During Pregnancy Increases
Researchers looking at antidepressant use during pregnancy found that, during the years studied, antidepressant use had increased and the increase was mostly accounted for by the rising use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), a class of antidepressants which includes drugs such as Prozac, Zoloft and Celexa.
Researchers looking at antidepressant use during pregnancy found that, during the years studied, antidepressant use had increased and the increase was mostly accounted for by the rising use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), a class of antidepressants which includes drugs such as Prozac, Zoloft and Celexa.
Women, Doctors Have Different Opinions About Meds During Pregnancy
A study released by the Society for Women’s Health Research showed a large gap between how safe women believe antidepressants are during pregnancy and what doctors believe about their safety.
A study released by the Society for Women’s Health Research showed a large gap between how safe women believe antidepressants are during pregnancy and what doctors believe about their safety.