News Tagged ‘depression during pregnancy

Treatment guidelines for women before, during pregnancy

pregnant woman 150x150 Treatment guidelines for women before, during pregnancyWomen who are pregnant or considering should closely consider their treatment options for depression in light of the limited reproductive safety information available, says a new report published by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG). The report , featured in a recent post on Brain Blogger, evaluates and summarizes the risks associated with depression and antidepressant use during , and offers guidelines to help patients make decisions about their treatment.

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Mothers-to-be should weigh risks of antidepressants during pregnancy

depression 150x150 Mothers to be should weigh risks of antidepressants during pregnancyYears ago, it was thought that protected women from depression, but researchers have since learned that being pregnant and recent childbirth may actually contribute to a woman’s depression, filling her with a range of emotions that make dealing with the symptoms of the condition even more difficult. According to the Mayo Clinic, an estimated 10 percent of women experience depression during .

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ACOG Issues Opinion on SSRI Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy

Washington, DC — The use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors for the treatment of depression during should be individualized based on their respective risks and benefits, according to a new Committee Opinion issued by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists’ (ACOG) Committee on Obstetric Practice. The Committee also advised that a particular SSRI medication known as paroxetine (Paxil®) be avoided, when possible, by pregnant women or women planning to become pregnant due to the potential risk of fetal , newborn persistent pulmonary hypertension, and other negative effects.

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