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New studies have revealed that antidepressants do have a link with pregnancy related risks as well as birth defects. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is working to help pregnant women clearly identify the risks of certain medicines they may be taking. At the annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association, a new study showed that some antidepressants are known to cause serious risks during pregnancy including premature birth, birth trauma and birth defects. Paxil, Prozac, Zoloft, Celexa and Laxapro were among some of the prescription antidepressants that were listed. These drugs are known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs. They affect a chemical neurotransmitter that controls serotonin levels in the brain which affects a person’s mood. The study focused on 200 pregnant women. Of the 100 that suffered from depression, half were given SSRI’s during pregnancy. About 23 percent gave birth prematurely, as opposed to the women who…
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