USE OF ANTIDEPRESSANTS DURING PREGNANCY: A LITERATURE REVIEW

• DOI: 10.22533/at.ed.15936223210810

• Palavras-chave: Antidepressants. Gestation. Maternal health. Fetal health. Psychiatric disorders.

• Keywords: Antidepressants. Gestation. Maternal health. Fetal health. Psychiatric disorders.

• Abstract:

  The use of antidepressants during pregnancy is a controversial topic in medicine, as there may be risks to the health of the mother and fetus. This study aims to evaluate the effects of the use of antidepressants during pregnancy, as well as the drugs most used in the treatment. A narrative review was carried out in which articles contained in the main scientific databases such as PUBMED and Google Scholar were analyzed. The results showed that women who used antidepressants during pregnancy had a higher prevalence of obstetric complications and postpartum depression compared to women without a history of psychiatric disorders. Furthermore, it was observed that women with severe psychiatric disorders were more likely to use antidepressants during pregnancy. Finally, it was concluded that the use of antidepressants during pregnancy can pose risks to maternal and fetal health, but in some cases, it is necessary for the mother's mental health. Therefore, it is important that decisions to prescribe antidepressants during pregnancy are made on an individual basis, considering the risks and benefits for the mother and fetus.