According to a research team from the Université de Montréal and Ste. Justine Hospital, antidepressants consumed during the first trimester of pregnancy have no effect on the mother and the fetus.
Researcher Anick Bérard analysed the medical records of 2 329 women who had been diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder, and they were given antidepressants for at least 30 days before conceiving. The study followed the link between medication and infant mortality.
Anick Bérard stated, “This is the first study to investigate the impact of antidepressant use during the first trimester of pregnancy in mothers with psychiatric disorders. In terms of birth malformations in this population, we found no difference between women who used antidepressants and those who did not use antidepressants during their first trimester.”
This discovery may help treat pregnant women with depressive disorders without harm.