Antidepressant Use During Pregnancy Increases Risk for Offspring but Heredity Also Involved
A new Dutch study finds that the maternal use of antidepressants during pregnancy appears to increase the risk of the child developing a mental health issue. Risk increased for conditions such as autism, depression, anxiety, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
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