October 26, 2011New England Journal of Medicine180 citationsOpen Access

Depression during Pregnancy

DSDonna E. StewartUniversity Health Network

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Evaluation and treatment (with psychotherapy, antidepressant therapy, or both) of women with depression during pregnancy are described. Data on potential benefits and risks of antidepressant medications in pregnancy are reviewed; overall, the absolute risks are small.

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