Abstract
Gestation is a critical period for the development of the respiratory system and interventions, such as the use of benzodiazepines (BZs) for treatment of psychic disorders, at this stage, may compromise this system. BZs bind at GABAA receptors in the central nervous system (CNS) by increasing the permeability of chloride (Cl-) channels. The GABAergic system plays a critical role in modula…