Maternal ADHD and preterm birth: interpret with care.

Maternal ADHD and preterm birth: interpret with care.
BJOG. 2020 May 08;:
Authors: Lane S
Abstract
A note of caution is advised on the definition of a woman considered to have ADHD at some time-point before, during or post pregnancy. In the reported study women were considered to have had an episode of ADHD if they were dispensed a prescription for an ADHD medication (Hesselman et al. BJOG 2020 xxxx). This will not be as accurate as a clinical diagnosis of the condition. Dispensing medication depends on the women presenting the prescription at a pharmacy, which is not always the case when mental health issues are prevalent.
PMID: 32384217 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: BJOG : An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology - May 7, 2020 Category: OBGYN Authors: Lane S Tags: BJOG Source Type: research