What is the best medication to add to an SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor) for a 30-year-old pregnant female patient with a 10-year history of effectively managed OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) symptoms, now experiencing exacerbated obsessive thoughts?

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