Risks and birth defects of taking lorazepam and klonopin (clonazepam) early in pregnancy?

Yes, they do.: Benzodiazepines are in category d for pregnancy and can cause low birth weight, cleft lips or cleft palate. It has been known to cause miscarriages as well and other structural defects.

PREGNANCY RISK: Category: Clonazepam (klonopin)-c; lorazepam-d. Category-c: studies in animals have revealed adverse effects on fetus (teratogenic or embryocidal), no controlled study in women. Should be given only if potential benefit justifies the risk. Category-d: there is positive evidence of human fetal risk. Can be given if needed in life threatening situation when safer drug is not available or ineffective.

Stop; read my commen: Pregnancy , we all agree, is part of the develop process. Its drives are powerful. Your child is literally installing the basic structure of who this person will become. So keep all meds to a reasonable ! level. Both meds affect your brain, though Klonopin (clonazepam) is safer in both areas.