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Guideline source: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
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Published source: Obstetrics & Gynecology, December 2006
Depression is common among women of reproductive age, and approximately one in 10 women will have major or minor depression during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are commonly used to treat depression. Recently, however, there have been concerns that the use of paroxetine (Paxil) during the...