Psychiatric illnesses are present in 15-25 % of pregnant women. 1
Prevalence of major depression in pregnant women is between 3.1% to 4.9%. 2
Major/minor depressive episodes between 8.5% to 11%. 2
Impact of depression affects both the mother and the fetus. There is more data available on the impact of antidepressants on pregnant women and the fetus compared to the impact of depression without treatment. 2
This website is meant to provide clinicians with:
References:
1. De las Cuevas C and Sanz EJ. Safety of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors in Pregnancy. Current Drug Safety 2006; 1, 17-24.
2. Chaudron LH. Complex Challenges in Treating Depression During Pregnancy. Am J Psychiatry 2013; 170: 12-20.
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Prevalence of major depression in pregnant women is between 3.1% to 4.9%. 2
Major/minor depressive episodes between 8.5% to 11%. 2
Impact of depression affects both the mother and the fetus. There is more data available on the impact of antidepressants on pregnant women and the fetus compared to the impact of depression without treatment. 2
This website is meant to provide clinicians with:
- Data on the impact of depression and antidepressants on birth, neonatal, and maternal outcomes
- A clinical approach to treating depression in pregnancy
References:
1. De las Cuevas C and Sanz EJ. Safety of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors in Pregnancy. Current Drug Safety 2006; 1, 17-24.
2. Chaudron LH. Complex Challenges in Treating Depression During Pregnancy. Am J Psychiatry 2013; 170: 12-20.
Image:
http://pregnancy.maxupdates.tv/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Needs-extra-Attention-and-Care-a.jpg