[header] How to use antidepressants during pregnancy [title] Recognize when to use antidepressants during pregnancy. [step] Generally, antidepressants are not recommended for use during pregnancy. Exceptions can be made when the risks posed by depression outweigh the risks of medication treatment during pregnancy. 
[substeps] Some people may stay on antidepressants if there is a history of severe and/or recurrent depression, a history of mental illness (such as bipolar disorder), or a history of suicidal thoughts. Talk to your provider and discuss whether medications is safe for you during pregnancy.