Antidepressants and pregnancy: Let’s examine the misconceptions
Recently, another research study (in the prestigious British Medical Journal) linked antidepressant use during pregnancy to an increased risk of psychiatric disorders in the exposed children. Much controversy surrounds this topic — and a great deal of misinformation. Two issues, in particular, seem to be “missed” in the public discourse.
The first misconception is the notion that depression during pregnancy should not be treated because treatment may …
