Headlines about antidepressants in pregnancy and autism have worried many expecting parents, especially since a U.S. Food and Drug Administration expert panel discussed SSRIs and pregnancy in July 2025. Two major 2026 publications give the clearest picture yet. The short version: the small links between antidepressants in pregnancy and autism or ADHD largely faded when…
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Should You Stop Antidepressants in Pregnancy – New Data on Postpartum Depression Risk
If you have a history of depression and take an antidepressant, finding out you are pregnant often brings an immediate question: should I stop? A new study from Kaiser Permanente Northern California, published online July 31, 2026, in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, adds evidence to that decision. People who stopped their antidepressant…