Is there a link between mothers taking antidepressants and children born with ADHD?


Are women who take antidepressants during pregnancy more likely to give birth to children with the mental disorder called ADHD? Experts are divided.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition blamed for severe and frequent bouts of inattention, hyperactivity or impulsivity, often leading to problems in socialising and education. Children and young adolescents are most frequently diagnosed with it.

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