Cognitive Effects of Prenatal Exposure to SSRIs in Children: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
Background Depression and anxiety occur in about 10% of pregnancies. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are often prescribed, but their potential effects on fetal neurodevelopment remain uncertain. Because serotonin influences brain maturation, prenatal SSRI exposure may affect later cognition, language, o...