Lithium exposure during pregnancy increases fetal growth

Eline M. P. Poels, Karin Sterrenburg, André I. Wierdsma, Richard Wesseloo, Annemerle Beerthuizen, Laura van Dijke, Condon Lau, Witte J.G. Hoogendijk, Hanan El Marroun, Inge L. van Kamp,

Journal of Psychopharmacology · 2020 · 19 citations · 18 references

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Abstract

Lithium use during pregnancy was associated with increased fetal growth parameters at 18-22 weeks gestational age and increased birth weight. Further research is needed to evaluate both short- and long-term implications, as well as the mechanisms driving this difference in growth.

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