Will psychotropic drugs adversely effect fetal development?

Traditionally, psychiatric medications were withheld during pregnancy because of fear of teratogenic and other effects. ... The second through the eighth weeks postfertilization, during which time the development of major organ systems occurs, is the critical period of risk for structural teratogenesis. read more

medications in utero. zOne study evaluated the effects of fluoxetine and tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), for temperament, mood arousability, activity level, distractibility, and, most importantly, global IQ and language development in children exposed to these meds during the first trimester of pregnancy. read more