Psychiatric Drugs: Pregnancy and Nursing

Studies and articles on the safety and effects of psychiatric medications on women during pregnancy and nursing

Psychiatric Drugs and Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

1. Alternative Psychiatric Treatments During Pregnancy
   September 1, 2002
2. Determining Safety of Psychiatric Drugs During Pregnancy Difficult
   March 1, 2001

Antidepressant Medications During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

1. The FDA Advisory on Paroxetine (Paxil) During Pregnancy
   January 15, 2006
2. Safety of SSRIs During Pregnancy and Nursing
   October 15, 2005
3. Neonatal Withdrawal Syndrome and SSRI's
   March 15, 2005
4. Recent Antidepressant Label Changes and Pregnancy
   September 15, 2004
5. Is Prozac Safe During Pregnancy and Nursing?
   June 15, 2004
6. Impact of SSRIs During Pregnancy on the Baby
   March 15, 2004
7. Impact of Antidepressants on Unborn Children
   December 1, 2003
8. Risks of Antidepressants During Pregnancy
   May 1, 2003
9. Effects of Antidepressants in Pregnancy
   May 1, 2000

Antipsychotic Medications During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

1. Taking Atypical Antipsychotics While Pregnant
   June 15, 2005
2. Effects of Bipolar Drugs During Pregnancy
   December 15, 2004
3. Anticonvulsants for Bipolar During Pregnancy
   September 1, 2003
4. Bipolar Medications During Pregnancy
   June 1, 2002
5. Older Antipsychotics Safer During Pregnancy
   July 1, 2000

ADHD (Stimulant) Medications During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding

1. Are ADHD Drugs Safe During Pregnancy?
   September 1, 2001

(read this HealthyPlace.com article on the Effects of Psychiatric Medications During Pregnancy)