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Despite Doctors' Concerns, Many Pregnant Women Demand Anti-Depression Meds

by Julie Z. Rosenberg, Posted May 11th 2010 1:00PM

Katherine Stone, founder of Postpartum Progress, pictured here with her son, says people don't understand how dangerous untreated depression can be for pregnant women and their unborn children. Photo courtesy of Katherine Stone
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Antidepressants During Pregnancy Could Delay Developmental Milestones

by Shelley White, Posted Mar 2nd 2010 1:05PM

A new study suggests that exposure to anti-depressants in utero could adversely affect an infant's developmental milestones. But a leading Canadian expert warns that any potential risk of taking antidepressants during pregnancy needs to be balanced ...
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Working Moms More Likely to be Depressed

by Bethany Sanders, Posted Dec 3rd 2008 2:00PM

A friend texted me the other day: "I spend my days taking care of everyone and everything," she said. "But who takes care of me?" It's a modern mom's lament. And it's more serious than a pity-party. Consider these statistics from Working Mother: ...
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Antidepressants not linked to birth defects

by Angie Felton, Posted Jul 2nd 2007 12:00PM

Good news for woman on anti-depressants and thinking about getting pregnant: new research studies were unable to connect drugs commonly prescribed for depression and anxiety (including Prozac, Paxil, and Zoloft) to birth defects. The studies looked ...
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Drugs and postpartum depression

by Heather Craven, Posted Aug 28th 2006 2:00PM

An article on HealthDay News described a study that showed that two widely used antidepressants, nortriptyline and Zoloft (sertraline), are safe and effective for treating postpartum depression. The study started with 109 participants, randomly ...
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