SSRIs and Pregnancy: Two studies published in the June 27th New England Journal of Medicine find that taking anti-depressant drugs known as SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) during pregnancy does not significantly increase the overall risk of most birth defects. Nevertheless, The March of Dimes recommends that “women discuss the potential risks and benefits of taking SSRIs during pregnancy with their doctors. Women who are taking an antidepressant should not stop taking their medications if they discover they are pregnant, but should immediately contact their health care provider. It may be dangerous to stop taking an antidepressant suddenly.”

PGS Ineffective? According to research presented at the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, preimplantation genetic screening (PGS) does not improve pregnancy outcomes in older women undergoing IVF, and in this study was actually associated with a reduction in the number of live births. The investigators are conducting follow-up research.

She’s the Boss: Tiger Woods revealed why he and wife Elin named their new baby daughter Sam: “We wanted to have a name that would be meaningful. My father had always called me Sam since the day I was born. He rarely ever called me Tiger.” As for new fatherhood, Mr. Woods shares that he’s enjoying it immensely, even the lack of sleep. The couple plan to add to their family in the future. When asked if his being an only child is a factor in his desire to have a sibling for Sam, Mr. Woods replied, “No. Just Elin. She’s in charge of that.”