Share with women. Depression and use of SSRI medications during pregnancy.

Depression occurs in about 7 of every 100 people in the United States. Depression is more common in women than in men, especially in women who are 15 to 44 years old. Pregnancy is also common during these ages. Depression can occur for the fi rst time or get worse during pregnancy or even aft er the baby is born. Th ere is no simple treatment, but for some women, especially those with severe depression, medications can help.