Alternatives to antidepressants during pregnancy

Published: August, 2010

Options include psychotherapy, acupuncture, massage, and electroconvulsive therapy.

Although pregnancy is a joyful time for many women, others struggle with depression and other mood disorders. The limited data available suggest that 7.5% of women who become pregnant develop major depression, and another 7% have minor depression, before giving birth.

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