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Antenatal depression, also known as prenatal or perinatal depression, is a form of clinical depression that can affect a woman during pregnancy, and can be a precursor to postpartum depression if not properly treated. [1] [2] It is estimated that 7% to 20% of pregnant women are affected by this condition. [3]
[84] [85] There is 29–42% increase in congenital heart defects among children whose mothers were prescribed sertraline during pregnancy, [14] [15] with sertraline use in the first trimester associated with 2.7-fold increase in septal heart defects. [14] Abrupt interruption of sertraline treatment may result in withdrawal or discontinuation ...
A new Canadian study suggests that women who take antidepressants during pregnancy may be more likely to give birth to children with autism. A new Canadian study suggests that women who take ...
Antidepressants, including SSRIs, can cross the placenta and have the potential to affect the fetus and newborn, including an increased chance of miscarriage, presenting a dilemma for pregnant women to decide whether to continue to take antidepressants at all, or if they do, considering if tapering and discontinuing during pregnancy could have ...
Most of the weight gain caused by antidepressants is mild, with a 2017 study from Australia finding that high-dosage antidepressant users gain 0.28kg (about 0.6 lbs) per year on average.
Pregnant women taking higher doses of valproate have a higher risk of intellectual disabilities and delayed milestones compared to lower doses. [ 12 ] Other anti-epileptic medications such as carbamazepine, clonazepam, and oxcarbazepine have been associated with an increased risk of developmental milestones in children while exposed prenatally.
The study found that the most used medications among the participant group were sertraline (Zoloft), citalopram (Celexa), and bupropion. Adherence to antidepressant use was between 28% and 41% at ...
Cannabis use during pregnancy should be avoided. [80] There is no known safe dose of cannabis while pregnant and use of cannabis may lead to birth defects, pre-term birth, or low birth weight. [80] Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), an active ingredient in cannabis, can both cross the placenta and accumulates in high concentrations in breast milk. [81]