About 15% of women suffer from depression during pregnancy, and the rate of depressive illness is greater in women with pre-existing histories of depression. While there are data to support the use of certain antidepressants during pregnancy, many women are reluctant to seek pharmacologic treatment during pregnancy and may benefit from efficacious non-pharmacologic options. In [...]
Tag Archives: non-pharmacologic treatments
Non-Pharmacologic Options for the Treatment of Antenatal Depression: A Quick Review
July 27, 2010 – 10:37 am
Acupuncture for the Treatment of Depression During Pregnancy
February 23, 2010 – 5:44 pm
Depression during pregnancy is relatively common, affecting about 10 to 15% of women. While there is a growing body of literature supporting the reproductive safety of certain antidepressants, many women and their physicians would prefer to avoid the use of these medications during pregnancy; thus, there is a clear need for effective non-pharmacologic treatments for [...]
