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Does having anxiety disorder while pregnant increase the risk of having baby with infantile spasms?
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No increased risk: There is no relationship between infantile spasms and maternal anxiety during pregnancy. There can be affects on a developing fetus with certain medications taken by mother during the pregnancy, some of which are used for psychiatric disorders. Make sure your treating physician is aware that you are expecting a baby. Best wishes
Answered 2/3/2015
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