Fetal exposure to antidepressant drugs, especially sertraline, the most prescribed antidepressant worldwide has been explored by a review study of more than 100 scientific articles by Brazilian researchers at the Fundação De Amparo À Pesquisa Do Estado De São Paulo.
Depression affects 10%-16% of pregnant women worldwide. Most get better with the help of antidepressant drugs.
Depression is common during pregnancy and antidepressants are usually prescribed to overcome it. Is it safe to take these drugs while pregnant?