Camilliere, Mia

Dickinson, Jeremy

Gencarelli, Sabrina

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SUNY Geneseo KnightScholar (State University of New York)

It is best for mothers that need antidepressants, to remain on them for the duration of their pregnancy if possible.Each pregnancy is unique and all decisions should be made under the care of a doctor.Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are commonly used to treat:- Depression- Anxiety- OCD- Bipolar disorderPregnancies exposed to SSRIs are sometimes associated with:- Preterm birth- Lower birth weight - Neonatal SSRI withdrawal syndromeMothers with untreated depression are more prone to:- Postpartum depression, suicidal thoughts, and engagement in risky behaviors while pregnant (like drinking, smoking, and drug abuse). - Complications (such as preeclampsia)It also has detrimental impacts on fetal & infant health since they are more likely to be born premature and/or at a lower birth weight. The long-term health of a mother will impact the health of the fetus and eventually their health during infancy, childhood, and adolescence. Sertraline (Zoloft) and nine other common SSRIs failed to be associated with any significant defects.Fluoxetine(Prozac) is associated with right ventricular outflow tract obstruction. Paroxetine (Paxil) is associated with anencephaly, and atrial septal defects.ReferencesAndrade C. 2010. Continuing medical education: SSRIs and pregnancy. Indian Journal of Psychiatry. 52(1):83-86. doi:10.4103/0019-5545.58906.Chan J, Natekar A, Einarson A, Koren G. 2014. Risks of untreated depression in pregnancy. Can Fam Physician. 60(3):242-243.Galbally M, Gentile S, Lewis AJ. 2012. Further findings linking SSRIs during pregnancy and persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn. CNS Drugs. 26(10):813-822. doi:10.2165/11630310-000000000-00000.Reefhuis J, Devine O, Friedman JM, Louik C, Honein MA. 2015. Specific SSRIs and birth defects: bayesian analysis to interpret new data in the context of previous reports. BMJ. 351(h319). doi:10.1136/bmj.h3190.

It is Best for Mothers that Need Antidepressants to Remain on Them for the Duration of their Pregnancy if Possible

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It is Best for Mothers that Need Antidepressants to Remain on Them for the Duration of their Pregnancy if Possible

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