Prescribing antidepressants in pregnant women

Recognising and managing depressive disorders in pregnant women presents specific challenges for both the patient and her GP €“ particularly in terms of understanding and communicating the risks and benefits of antidepressant treatment. Here, the authors discuss the sometimes complex issues. Dr Sarah Catherine Jones Clinical Research Fellow, National Centre for Mental Health, Cardiff University Higher Trainee, East London NHS Foundation TrustDr Liz McDonald Honorary Consultant Perinatal Psychiatrist, East London NHS Foundation Trust Depression and anxiety are common during pregnancy, with the point prevalence of major depressive disorder in pregnancy estimated to be between 3.1 and 4.9% €“ and 11% when