Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey

Ep 1189 | SSRIs Are Rewiring Babies’ Brains — and Killing Their Moms | Guest: Dr. Adam Urato

May 14, 2025
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Adam Urato
In this discussion, Dr. Adam Urato, a maternal-fetal medicine specialist, highlights the critical lack of informed consent regarding SSRI antidepressants during pregnancy. He explains how serotonin affects fetal development and the potential negative impacts of SSRIs on unborn children. The conversation also addresses the rise in medical interventions in pregnancy and questions whether the pharmaceutical industry contributes to doctors' indifference about these risks. Dr. Urato advocates for more compassionate care and awareness for expectant mothers facing mental health challenges.
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ANECDOTE

Induction and C-Section Pressure

  • Allie Beth shares her induction and C-section experience at 39-40 weeks with no complications.
  • She highlights how doctors often push interventions even when natural labor might be safer.
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The 39-Week Induction Dilemma

  • The 39-week induction is promoted to prevent rare but catastrophic outcomes like stillbirth.
  • However, it often leads to longer, more difficult labors and over-intervention in most healthy pregnancies.
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Shift in Pregnancy Medication Safety

  • Medication use in pregnancy has increased due to broader societal reliance on pharmaceuticals.
  • The cautionary principle reversed: chemicals are now assumed safe until proven harmful, increasing exposure.
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