Treating depression in pregnancy: practical suggestions.
Failure to treat depression during pregnancy can lead to problems for the mother and the baby. However, given the lack of convincing evidence of the safety of antidepressant drugs to the fetus during pregnancy and lactation, any antidepressive treatment plan must be embarked on with caution. The authors offer practical guidelines for managing depression during pregnancy and lactation.
Gonsalves
Lilian
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Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Gault Women's Health and Breast Pavilion, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH 44195, USA.
Schuermeyer
Isabel
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D000014:Abnormalities, Drug-Induced; D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001942:Breast Feeding; D003863:Depression / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D011264:Pregnancy Trimesters / Q000187:drug effects; D012449:Safety
D000928:Antidepressive Agents