Clinical Science
Maternal gut microbiota–psychotropic drug interactions and their impact on offspring neurodevelopment
Abstract Pregnancy is associated with a unique and dynamic gut microbiota profile that supports fetal growth and neurodevelopment. Psychotropic drug–gut microbiota interactions are documented in the general population, yet less well described in pregnant women. Research has independently linked both perinatal psychotropic exposure and alterations to the maternal gut microbiome with potential changes to offspring neurodevelopment; therefore, it is plausible that similar interactions occur during pregnancy where they …