Journal article
Anti-depressant use during pregnancy in Australia: Findings from the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children
Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, Vol.36(5), pp.487-488
2012
Abstract
Increasing awareness among health professionals and detection of antenatal and postnatal depression has resulted in sharp increases in the prescription of anti-depressant medication in pregnancy. The literature on effects on the newborn of antenatal anti-depressant exposure raises a number of questions about the safety of such prescription practices including findings of increased birth complications, lower gestational age and lowered birth weights resulting from prenatal exposure. This letter aims to provide information on the prevalence of anti-depressant use in Australia and the characteristics of mothers who take anti-depressants during pregnancy.
Details
- Title
- Anti-depressant use during pregnancy in Australia: Findings from the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children
- Authors/Creators
- A.J. Lewis (Author/Creator) - Deakin UniversityC. Bailey (Author/Creator) - Deakin UniversityM. Galbally (Author/Creator) - Mercy Hospital for Women
- Publication Details
- Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health, Vol.36(5), pp.487-488
- Publisher
- Wiley-Blackwell
- Identifiers
- 991005544488407891
- Copyright
- © 2012 The Authors. ANZJPH © 2012 Public Health Association of Australia
- Murdoch Affiliation
- Murdoch University
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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- Citation topics
- 1 Clinical & Life Sciences
- 1.72 Obstetrics & Gynecology
- 1.72.1072 Perinatal Mental Health
- Web Of Science research areas
- Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
- ESI research areas
- Social Sciences, general