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SSRIs in Pregnancy: Risks and Mental Health Insights

2/13/2026

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  • A Finland–Columbia University study finds that using selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors during pregnancy is linked to gestational diabetes.
  • SSRIs may lower preterm birth and low birth weight.
  • Newborns exposed to SSRIs show higher risks of low Apgar scores and breathing issues, with no major congenital malformations.
  • A University of Pennsylvania study shows stopping antidepressants during pregnancy nearly doubles the risk of severe mental health crises, underscoring integrated care.