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Let’s face it: Women are twice as likely as men to develop depression. Chronic depression, which lasts longer than 3 months, is most common during the childbearing years. So women who have been treated for depression as well as those who have never had the condition may develop symptoms during pregnancy . . . and women who become pregnant may already be taking medication for depression (antidepressants). Is it safe to take antidepressants while you’re pregnant?
Although we often use the word “depression” to mean feeling sad or “down” for a day or so, the medical condition of depression is longer lasting and more serious. The two key symptoms of depression are:
Loss of interest in usual activities: No longer finding plea…