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Depression and anxiety pass to baby
Im 28 years old female. I has anxiety and depression in the past i did take medication for it. I still get anxiety. Is it possible that in future if i get pregnant my baby will inherit anxiety and depression through me? Risks?
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Dr. Dinesh Reddy P
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It depends, sometime it may , sometime it may not
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