Antidepressant Use While Pregnant Tied to Lower Risk of Preterm Birth

Antidepressant Use While Pregnant Tied to Lower Risk of Preterm Birth:

Pregnant mothers treated with antidepressants have a lower risk of giving birth prematurely or having a delivery by Caesarean section. However, use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) is associated with a higher risk of neonatal problems, according to a recent study.