Antidepressants in Pregnancy: No Link to Autism, ADHD

Antidepressants in Pregnancy: No Link to Autism, ADHD
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Use of antidepressants before and during pregnancy does not cause autism, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) new research shows.

Three studies demonstrate that antidepressant use in pregnant women is likely not responsible for autistic spectrum disorders (ASDs) in children and that the association found in previous studies was likely due to confounding factors.



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