Antidepressants in pregnancy do not raise children’s risk of autism or ADHD, study finds

Researchers say risk comes from ‘other factors, including genetic predisposition to mental health conditions’ Taking antidepressants during pregnancy does not increase the risk of children going on to develop autism or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to an analysis of more than half a million pregnancies. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Hong Kong and published in the Lancet Psychiatry, analysed data from 37 existing studies that included 600...

By Tobi Thomas Health and inequalities correspondent

Antidepressant use during pregnancy not tied to autism: Study

The use ​of antidepressants while pregnant does not raise the children's risk for developmental disorders such as autism, according to an analysis of data from more than 25 mi...