Antidepressants are central to treating depression. But during pregnancy, it's important to weigh risks. ... Here's what you need to know about antidepressants and pregnancy.

Tricyclic antidepressants, fluoxetine, phenothiazines, and most benzodiazepines are not considered to be teratogenic and may be used during pregnancy.

Learn about the latest research on antidepressants and pregnancy. ... Antidepressants in pregnancy up heart defect risk for baby

Research thus far does not seem to indicate any increased risk of major fetal abnormalities following exposure to the SSRIs or other newer antidepressants. ... Smoking Statistics Smoking During Pregnancy

With this knowledge, Dr. Wisner says physicians should become more comfortable prescribing antidepressants during pregnancy. And that will help women like Rose Kreidler.

Here's what you need to know about antidepressants and pregnancy. ... If you stop taking antidepressants during pregnancy, you risk a depression relapse.

Website for AHRP (Alliance for Human Research Protection) ... They bear equal responsibility for the widespread misprescribing of antidepressants--even during pregnancy.

In a previous study we showed that misinformation and fear of teratogenicity led many women to abruptly discontinue needed antidepressants after pregnancy was diagnosed.2 Today,

It’s hard to find a straight answer on whether expectant women should continue taking antidepressants during pregnancy and what effect the medication has on newborns.

Is there a problematic relationship between SSRI antidepressants and pregnancy? ... Some may be inclined to avoid all antidepressants during the first third of pregnancy. But the evidence has to be