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What Causes PPHN And What Are The Risks?
Hi, I am 22 weeks pregnant and have 2 children aged 4 and 6, I was on efexor for post natal depression before conceiving this baby but came off it due to the increased risk of miscarriage (I have had 6 losses). I am feeling like the symptoms of depression are returning and I am struggling to cope with my children. I have read a few studies saying that there is and increased risk of PPHN in newborns, the risk seems low but significant, are you able to elaborate on this? Kind Regards, Natalie
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there is increased risk with maternal use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs with in utero constriction of the ductus arteriosus, maternal late trimester use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors . What medicines are you taking , Treating doctor is in better condition to consider risk-reward ratio.
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