The Rational Use of Psychotropic Drugs in Pregnancy and Postpartum
- 1 April 1986
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry
- Vol. 31 (3) , 183-190
- https://doi.org/10.1177/070674378603100301
Abstract
When a pregnant woman or nursing mother requires psychotropic medication, one must consider the effect of such medications on the fetus or baby. The authors review the evidence for teratogenic effects of such drugs given during pregnancy, toxic or withdrawal effects in the newborn and dangers to the breast-fed baby. Suggestions are made for judicious use of psychotropic drugs in pregnant or nursing women.Keywords
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