S1.E16 Why SSRI use in pregnancy does NOT require a black box warning
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The FDA is considering a black box warning on antidepressant use in pregnancy, sparking fierce debate across women’s health and psychiatry. Jamie and Melissa unpack what a black box warning means, the science behind SSRIs in pregnancy, and the dangers of untreated perinatal mental illness, including suicide, the leading cause of postpartum death. With personal reflections, nursing perspectives, and evidence from the latest research, this episode tackles stigma, misinformation, and why healthy moms mean healthy babies.
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