It has been postulated that psychological stress in the mother, if present at a critical time of brain development, can permanently alter a child’s response to stress and may have long-term negative consequences. In response to stress, blood flow to the uterus is restricted and the fetus receives fewer nutrients, which may result in lower [...]
Tag Archives: Pregnancy Outcomes
Maternal Stress and Low Birth Weight Predict Later Risk for Mood and Anxiety Disorders
May 22, 2008 – 9:49 am
PPHN and SSRIs: New Findings
March 31, 2008 – 9:35 am
Over the past few years, multiple reports have raised questions regarding the safety of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants during pregnancy. Chambers and colleagues reported that exposure to SSRIs late in pregnancy may be associated with an increased risk of persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN). In the general population, PPHN affects about [...]
Neurobehavioral Outcomes in Children Exposed to Lithium in Utero
July 30, 2006 – 1:17 pm
Driven by concerns regarding fetal exposure to psychotropic medications, many women with psychiatric illness attempt to discontinue their pharmacologic treatment during pregnancy; however, recent studies indicate that this approach may not be appropriate for all women. Dr. Adele Viguera and her colleagues at the Center for Women’s Mental Health have reported that among pregnant women [...]
Selecting an Antidepressant During Pregnancy
May 6, 2001 – 3:42 pm
Most women and their doctors try to avoid using medications during pregnancy. Of greatest concern is that a medication used during pregnancy may in some way harm the developing fetus or, at the [...]
