Posted by stjames on August 29, 2003, at 16:08:04
In reply to Latest on Antidepressant use during pregnancy, posted by Bill L on August 29, 2003, at 12:05:14
Studies have shown that babies born to depressed
I have long suspected the risks to the unborn are
quite significant if mom is depressed:mothers have lower birth weights, higher risk of premature birth and birth complications, delayed cognitive and language development, and more behavioral problems. Scientists are beginning to speculate that these effects may be due in part to the unbalanced sea of hormones and reduced blood flow that these fetuses are exposed to in the womb. Even minor depression, Marcus notes, may affect the fetus.
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