RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Risks of untreated depression during pregnancy.
JF Canadian Family Physician
JO Can Fam Physician
FD The College of Family Physicians of Canada
SP 37
OP 39
VO 50
IS 1
A1 Lori Bonari
A1 Heather Bennett
A1 Adrienne Einarson
A1 Gideon Koren
YR 2004
UL http://www.cfp.ca/content/50/1/37.abstract
AB QUESTION: One of my patients who was taking an antidepressant for major depression is now pregnant and does not wish to take it any more. I believe she needs to continue her medication. She, however, is adamant about stopping it because she believes it would put her baby at risk. Is there evidence that not treating depression during pregnancy puts babies at risk? ANSWER: A growing body of literature investigating the effects of not treating depression on mother and developing fetus suggests that untreated depression is associated with adverse fetal outcomes and a higher risk of maternal morbidity, including suicide ideation and attempts, and postpartum depression.