By the Los Angeles Times
Some women with depression who become pregnant face a troubling decision: whether to continue taking antidepressant medication to keep the depression at bay even though the medications may harm the fetus.
The latest on a series of studies on this issue, published Monday in the Archives of General Psychiatry, shows benefits and risks to continuing medication during
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Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Antidepressants and pregnancy
By The Chicago Tribune
Upon learning they are pregnant, most women dutifully nix the alcohol, sushi and caffeine.
But what about antidepressants?
Headlines about the potential risks of antidepressants on a developing fetus, including miscarriage, premature birth and newborn breathing problems, have produced angst for many moms on medication. But of greater concern, some experts say, are the
Upon learning they are pregnant, most women dutifully nix the alcohol, sushi and caffeine.
But what about antidepressants?
Headlines about the potential risks of antidepressants on a developing fetus, including miscarriage, premature birth and newborn breathing problems, have produced angst for many moms on medication. But of greater concern, some experts say, are the
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Antidepressants While Pregnant Linked to Slight Risk of Lung Problem in Babies
By HealthDay
Women who use antidepressants called selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors such as Prozac and Celexa during pregnancy run a slight risk of having an infant with high blood pressure in the lungs, a new Swedish study finds.
The condition, known as persistent pulmonary hypertension, can lead to shortness of breath and difficulty breathing. Although rare, severe disease is
Women who use antidepressants called selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors such as Prozac and Celexa during pregnancy run a slight risk of having an infant with high blood pressure in the lungs, a new Swedish study finds.
The condition, known as persistent pulmonary hypertension, can lead to shortness of breath and difficulty breathing. Although rare, severe disease is
Friday, December 9, 2011
Psych Episode Near Childbirth May Presage Bipolar Disorder
By HealthDay
New mothers who experience a psychiatric disorder within 30 days after giving birth have an increased risk of developing bipolar disorder, according to a new study.
Researchers examined data from more than 120,000 Danish women born between 1950 and 1991 who had received first-time psychiatric care either as an outpatient or an inpatient for any type of psychiatric disorder other
New mothers who experience a psychiatric disorder within 30 days after giving birth have an increased risk of developing bipolar disorder, according to a new study.
Researchers examined data from more than 120,000 Danish women born between 1950 and 1991 who had received first-time psychiatric care either as an outpatient or an inpatient for any type of psychiatric disorder other
Friday, November 11, 2011
Do antidepressants during pregnancy cause autism?
By Stacey Singer at The Palm Beach Post
As scientists strive to find what's behind a spike in autism, especially in boys, a new study has raised the possibility that antidepressants taken by their mother may be one of the culprits, a finding that has set off fear and concern among women and their doctors.
Rodents exposed to the antidepressant Celexa displayed autism-like changes in both the
As scientists strive to find what's behind a spike in autism, especially in boys, a new study has raised the possibility that antidepressants taken by their mother may be one of the culprits, a finding that has set off fear and concern among women and their doctors.
Rodents exposed to the antidepressant Celexa displayed autism-like changes in both the
Friday, August 19, 2011
Moms' Depression Affects Kids' Brain Structure, Scans Show
By HealthDay
Children of mothers with depression have an enlarged amygdala, the part of the brain associated with emotional responses, Canadian researchers have found.
The team used MRI scans to examine the brains of 10-year-old children of mothers who've had symptoms of depression throughout their lives.
The results suggest that children's brains are sensitive to the quality of care they
Children of mothers with depression have an enlarged amygdala, the part of the brain associated with emotional responses, Canadian researchers have found.
The team used MRI scans to examine the brains of 10-year-old children of mothers who've had symptoms of depression throughout their lives.
The results suggest that children's brains are sensitive to the quality of care they
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Study Hints at How Stress of Domestic Violence Might Be Passed to Unborn Child
By HealthDay
A new study provides evidence that stress from domestic violence during pregnancy may make offspring more prone to stress as an adult.
However, the research doesn't directly prove a cause-and-effect relationship.
It may be difficult to ever prove that stress affecting the bodies of stressed-out pregnant mothers disrupts the inner chemistry of their children. The study does point
A new study provides evidence that stress from domestic violence during pregnancy may make offspring more prone to stress as an adult.
However, the research doesn't directly prove a cause-and-effect relationship.
It may be difficult to ever prove that stress affecting the bodies of stressed-out pregnant mothers disrupts the inner chemistry of their children. The study does point
Friday, June 24, 2011
Study Finds 'Inconsistent' Care for Pregnant Women With Depression
By HealthDay
Pregnant women with depression receive inconsistent treatment and, as a result, may spend more time in the hospital before their babies are born, a new study finds.
Researchers followed 20 health care providers at six Michigan clinics and found a lack of uniformity in treating pregnant women with depression. Often, health care providers felt burdened by the responsibility of
Pregnant women with depression receive inconsistent treatment and, as a result, may spend more time in the hospital before their babies are born, a new study finds.
Researchers followed 20 health care providers at six Michigan clinics and found a lack of uniformity in treating pregnant women with depression. Often, health care providers felt burdened by the responsibility of
Some small risks to antidepressants in pregnancy
By Reuters
Two antidepressants appear to be associated with a small risk of birth defects, according to a new analysis based on national data from Finland.
Specifically, the researchers found that women taking fluoxetine (Prozac) and paroxetine (Paxil) were slightly more likely to give birth to babies with specific types of heart defects.
But these results do not mean the drugs are never safe
Two antidepressants appear to be associated with a small risk of birth defects, according to a new analysis based on national data from Finland.
Specifically, the researchers found that women taking fluoxetine (Prozac) and paroxetine (Paxil) were slightly more likely to give birth to babies with specific types of heart defects.
But these results do not mean the drugs are never safe
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Eating Disorders May Raise Risk of Depression in Pregnancy
By HealthDay
Although depression strikes one in 10 women during pregnancy or shortly after giving birth, those who have had an eating disorder or suffered physical or sexual abuse are more likely to develop the condition, according to a new study.
This means that screening for mental health problems should become a routine part of prenatal care, concluded researchers from the University of
Although depression strikes one in 10 women during pregnancy or shortly after giving birth, those who have had an eating disorder or suffered physical or sexual abuse are more likely to develop the condition, according to a new study.
This means that screening for mental health problems should become a routine part of prenatal care, concluded researchers from the University of
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