Several antidepressants can be taken during pregnancy and have been shown to be safe for both mother and baby. Many women take antidepressants during pregnancy and while breastfeeding, achieving good control of their emotional symptoms and supporting healthy development for their baby. For the physical and mental well-being of both mother and baby, it is important that anxiety and depression symptoms are well managed. In some cases, this stability can be achieved through psychological therapy, while in others, medication with antidepressants will be necessary.

The most important thing is to develop a treatment plan with your psychiatrist as soon as you start trying to conceive. This will allow you to determine if the antidepressant you're taking is safe during pregnancy, if it needs to be discontinued, changed to another medication, or if psychological treatment should be added for better symptom management. If your antidepressant is prescribed by a primary care physician or general practitioner, you should request a referral to a psychiatrist for specialized follow-up during the perinatal period.