Zoloft has been suspected of causing heart defects in babies leading to many lawsuits by Zoloft lawsuit lawyers. Oftentimes doctors prescribe pregnant women the SSRI antidepressant Zoloft to help control anxiety or depression. Studies vary, however a link between baby heart defects and Zoloft has been established. In some cases, there are estimates that the incidence of baby heart defects may be as much as three times higher than that where the mother did not take Zoloft. Uses of and problems with Zoloft While Zoloft is an anti-depressant drug, it may be prescribed for other purposes. In fact, Zoloft is often prescribed for anxiety and a variety of eating disorders. Until recently, doctors did not question whether a woman of child-bearing age was pregnant or considering becoming pregnant. Today, it is becoming more common for these questions to be asked. Parents of children with heart defects Because of the higher-risk of baby heart defects, parents may be overwhelmed with medical bills to care for their new baby. Frequently, these children require major surgery, require additional time in the hospital and may also require long-term care. Being a parent is hard enough without suffering the burdens of having a baby who was born with a heart defect. Heart defects are not only dangerous but they may cause additional stress and may cause a number of increased medical bills. Mothers who were prescribed Zoloft should consider contacting a qualified personal injury attorney. If your child was born with a heart defect, you may have the right to file a claim against the doctor to help with the added financial burdens.