SSRI use, before or during pregnancy, is associated with a modest increase in the risk of developing an Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Sara L . Henry, MA, LMFT
Research by Dr. Croen of Kaiser Permanente has drawn a correlation between SSRI use during the months prior to pregnancy, as well as during the first trimester, to the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in children. SSRI exposure during this time was shown to be significantly correlated with ASD, while the association was not found for women prescribed only non-SSRI antidepressants or who had a history of depression but were not treated with either.
According to the study, children whose mothers took SSRIs shortly before or during early pregnancy were more than twice as likely to be diagnosed with ASD. Findings were considered preliminary, and the authors stated that more research is needed on this complex issue. Read more on this study here at the Science Daily online.
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