Lisa Rab

FDA Panelists Questioned Antidepressants in Pregnancy. But Doctors Call Them a Lifeline.

KFF Health News Original

Participants in an FDA panel discussion warned the public about risks from using antidepressants in pregnancy. But mental health issues, including suicide and overdoses, are the leading cause of maternal death in the United States. Antidepressants are a safe, well-studied way to help prevent those deaths, medical experts say.