Exploring Maternal Mental Health and Neonatal Risks in SSRI Study – AJOG MFM
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology MFM – AJOG MFM shared a post on LinkedIn:
” In a large national cohort from Finland (over 1.2 million births), SSRI exposure was linked to:
- Lower risks of very preterm birth and low birth weight
- Higher risk of neonatal adaptation symptoms (eg, breathing problems, low 5-minute Apgar, neonatal care)
- Persistent increased risk of gestational diabetes
Takeaway: SSRI use during pregnancy has complex, independent effects — balancing maternal mental health benefits with neonatal adaptation considerations.
Read the full text to learn more.”
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Title: SSRI use during pregnancy and maternal depression – a nationwide birth cohort study on risks to the mother and the newborn
Authors: Heli Malm, Alan S. Brown, Keely Cheslack-Postava, Mika Gissler, David Gyllenberg, Emmi Heinonen, Susanna Hinkka-Yli-Salomäki, Ian W. McKeague, Aleksi Tornio, Subina Upadhyaya, Andre Sourander
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