2 Antidepressants During Pregnancy Linked to Elevated Autism Risk
Pregnant women should carefully consider their options, researchers said.
TL;DR
- Prenatal antidepressant use was linked to a slightly increased risk of autism and ADHD in children.
- A systematic review and meta-analysis of 37 studies was conducted.
- Confounding factors, such as maternal mental disorders and genetics, were considered.
- After accounting for confounders, the elevated risk was largely eliminated or deemed not significant.