Melissa In The Morning: The Effect Of Drugs On A Pregnancy

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Melissa In The Morning: The Effect Of Drugs On A Pregnancy

Taking antidepressants like Prozac while pregnant can hinder a child’s brain development and possibly cause mental disorders later in life. That’s the findings in a new study published last week in the journal Nature Communications. Experts say antidepressants that raise serotonin levels can influence how the brain learns and adjusts. How accurate is this study and what is the correlation between these findings and vaccine effectiveness in pregnant women? We asked Dr. Fred Browne of Griffin Health.

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