Antidepressants During Pregnancy Don’t Cause Autism or ADHD
A large-scale study published in The Lancet suggests that antidepressant use during pregnancy does not cause autism or ADHD in children. Researchers found that previous links between the medication and these conditions were likely due to genetic factors and family history rather than the drugs themselves.
Why it matters
This finding provides significant reassurance for maternal mental health, potentially reducing stigma and fear surrounding necessary medical treatment during pregnancy.
Antidepressants During Pregnancy Don’t Cause Autism or ADHD
The article summarizes scientific research findings objectively without injecting opinion or political framing.
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