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Zoloft
Zoloft—also known as sertraline—is an antidepressant medication belonging to a class of drugs called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It’s designed to treat psychological conditions such as major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder. The New England Journal of Medicine reported that taking SSRIs like Zoloft during pregnancy may put babies at higher risk of (more...)
Treating depression is a major problem for expectant mothers
May 12, 2011 No doubt upon learning of their pregnancy, mothers’ priorities, habits, and even lifestyles may change so that they can better care for themselves and their babies. Have you given up an unhealthy habit because of pregnancy? Imagine if something you had to give up was treatment for a mental health condition. This (more...)