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Treatment guidelines for women before, during pregnancy

pregnant woman 150x150 Treatment guidelines for women before, during pregnancyWomen who are pregnant or considering pregnancy 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 pregnancy, and offers guidelines to help patients make decisions about their treatment.

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