SSRI use during pregnancy.

The Society of Maternal and Fetal Medicine recently had a conference on the use of medications during pregnancy, delivery, and breast-feeding. One of the most important topics covered during that 2-day conference was major depression (MDD) and the use of Serotonin Selective Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs). This article will review the current state of knowledge about MDD during and immediately after pregnancy and treatment with SSRIs during pregnancy and breast-feeding.