Can I Take Anti-Depressants During Pregnancy?

Using Anti-Depressants During Pregnancy

Are you concerned about whether or not to take your depression medications during pregnancy? Let's take a look at what the experts say.

If you experience depression during pregnancy, you're likely to experience postpartum depression after giving birth. It could actually even get worse after giving birth if not treated properly.

As a result it's incredibly important to get treatment for depression during pregnancy, through the use of antidepressants like SSRIs, to intervene before giving birth. Depression can lead to negative outcomes — like preterm birth, for example — and can have many negative impacts on women post-birth.