Dr. Gore and I believe that the benefits of treating depression during pregnancy far outweigh any risks caused by antidepressants. Depression can be accompanied by great risks to both the baby and the mother. These risks have been well documented in many scientific studies. The major risk of SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) is neonatal adaptation syndrome a complication that is easily handled in a hospital setting. Other risks of SSRIs are not well documented across the scientific literature at this time.
Cognitive behavior therapy and EMDR are great adjuncts to treatment of depression and are done by a qualified therapist.
If you are suffering from depression during your pregnancy or after your baby is born, be sure to talk to us. We can carefully discuss which therapeutic modalities are acceptable to you and prescibe medicine or refer you to a therapist.
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