Maternal depression and antidepressant use during pregnancy and the risk of autism spectrum disorder in offspring - Dove Medical Press

Maternal depression and antidepressant use during pregnancy and the risk of autism spectrum disorder in offspringDove Medical PressBackground: Results of some studies suggest that prenatal antidepressant exposure increases the risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in offspring, while other studies suggest that depression independently increases the risk of having a child with ASD.