Electroconvulsive therapy is sometimes used to treat depression in pregnant women.This application makes sense because:

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Electroconvulsive therapy is considered safe for pregnant women with depression since it does not harm the fetus, unlike some medications commonly used to treat depression. Additionally, electroconvulsive therapy is typically effective in treating depression quickly, minimizing any potential negative impacts on the mother or the baby. However, there is no evidence that it prevents depression in the baby. Option D is incorrect because the use of electroconvulsive therapy may be justified in certain situations.

Electroconvulsive Therapy Is Sometimes Used to Treat Depression in Pregnant