Timing of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor use and risk for preterm birth and related adverse events: with a consideration of the COVID-19 pandemic period.

Yeon Mi Hwang Ryan T Roper Samantha N Piekos Daniel A Enquobahrie Mary F Hebert Alison G Paquette Priyanka Baloni Nathan D Price Leroy E Hood Jennifer J Hadlock

Published in: The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians (2024)

These findings suggest an association between PTB/LBW and SSRI exposure is dependent on exposure timing during pregnancy. Small for gestational age is not associated with SSRI exposure.

Keyphrases

preterm birth
gestational age
birth weight
low birth weight
body mass index
preterm infants