Tag Archives: Infants

Depression During Pregnancy Affect Infant’s Brain Anatomy, But No Change with Prenatal Exposure to SSRIs

When a woman comes in for a consultation regarding the use of medications during pregnancy, we spend most of our time reviewing the potential risks of exposure to medications during pregnancy.  However, we must also include a discussion of the effects of untreated psychiatric illness in the mother on the developing child, for there is… Read More »

Breast Milk May Help Shield Infants From Dangerous Viruses

MONDAY, April 20, 2020 — New mothers have long been told that breast milk is best for their baby, and now there’s more evidence that breastfeeding helps protect babies against potentially harmful viruses. With the coronavirus pandemic on everyone’s mind, the new research is especially timely. However, the report did not look specifically at the… Read More »