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Lexapro—also known as escitalopram—is an antidepressant in the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class of medications. It’s often prescribed by doctors and psychiatrists to treat major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety order, panic disorder, and other psychological conditions. In December 2011, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a report linking SSRIs like Lexapro to birth defects in children of (more...)

The birth of a child is one of life’s greatest joys—but if your child suffers a birth injury due to a negligence during delivery, this joyous occasion can result in the need for lifelong care. Cerebral palsy—a birth defect that occurs as a result of brain damage before, during, or after birth—can result in physical and developmental disabilities such as (more...)

The birth of a child can bring great joy to your family. But if your child is injured during birth, or if he or she is born with birth defects, it can be devastating. Healthcare professionals are responsible for your child’s safety and well-being before, during, and after birth, but sometimes their mistakes and negligence cause injuries and birth defects. (more...)

Antidepressants are prescription drugs used to treat symptoms of depression. They also are prescribed to treat a variety of other psychological conditions, such as anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and more. Certain types of antidepressants, including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), have been linked to birth defects in the children of women who take the drugs while pregnant. (more...)