Published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2007, data from the Sloane Epidemiology Center Birth Defects Study shows an association between taking SSRI […]

Omphalocele is one of several birth defects linked to fetal exposure to antidepressant medications prior to birth. According to data from the Slone Epidemiology Center Birth […]

The antidepressant medication Zoloft has been a popular choice amongst mental health care providers in the treatment of both depressive and anxiety disorders. Manufactured by Pfizer, […]

Patients taking the new anti-clotting drugs Xarelto or Pradaxa, have a higher risk of internal bleeding, cerebral bleeds, cerebral hemorrahing, heart attack or severe symptoms of […]

Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) is a type of congenital heart defect (present at birth) that primarily affects the major arteries responsible for the transportation of oxygen-rich […]

The antidepressant medication Zoloft, generic name sertraline, has been available for the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders since 1991. In this time, Zoloft has been […]

Many serious birth defects effects have been associated with the use of SSRI Antidepressants such as Lexapro (escitalopram), Zoloft (sertraline), Paxil (paroxetine), Prozac (fluoxetine), and Celexa […]

After the release of several different reputable studies regarding a correlation between taking Lexapro (and other SSRI antidepressants) during pregnancy and an elevated potential for having […]

What is Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)? Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) is a rare type of congenital heart condition, meaning that it is present at […]