Maternal Depression Linked to Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Children
Researchers found 24 in 100 children of mothers with depression had special educational needs, and antidepressant treatment was linked to a small additional increase.
- On Tuesday, a University of Glasgow study published in PLOS Medicine linked maternal depression to higher rates of special educational needs in children, regardless of antidepressant exposure.
- Researchers analyzed medical and school records for more than 167,000 children born in Wales between 2009 and 2016 to investigate associations between maternal mental health and developmental difficulties.
- Data showed 24 in every 100 children of mothers with untreated depression had special educational needs, rising to 27 in every 100 for those exposed to antidepressants versus 20 for the control group.
- While calling the study 'substantial,' Prof Asma Khalil of City St George's, University of London, cautioned against assuming a causal relationship, noting severe depression itself impacts child development.
- Women should consult their doctor before changing treatment, as untreated depression poses risks to both mother and baby, Prof Angelica Ronald of the University of Surrey emphasized.
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Children whose mothers had depression during pregnancy had higher rates of neurodevelopmental disorders regardless of whether they had been exposed to antidepressants. The above was found by a new study published in the open access journal “PLOS Medicine”. The association between depression or antidepressant use The researchers followed more than 167,000 children born in Wales between 2009 and 2016.
Maternal depression linked to neurodevelopmental disorders in children
Children of mothers with depression had higher rates of certain neurodevelopmental disorders regardless of whether they were exposed to antidepressants in the womb, reports a new study led by Saraid McIlvride of the University of Glasgow, UK, published September 29th in the open access journal PLOS Medicine.
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Children of mothers with depression had higher rates of certain neurodevelopmental disorders regardless of whether they were exposed to antidepressants in the womb, according to a new study led by Saraid McIlvride of the University of Glasgow, U.K. The study was published Sept. 29 in the journal PLOS Medicine.
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Children whose mothers had depression during pregnancy had higher rates of certain neurodevelopmental disorders.
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