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Q: Pregnant And On Meds

asked by: tilyloveszan on October 18th, 2007

New User

I HAVE A QUESTION. MY DAUGHTER IS BIPOLAR AND JUST FOUND OUT THAT SHE IS 3 WEEKS PREGNANT. SHE TAKES ABILIFY ONCE A DAY. WHAT ARE THE CHANCES THAT HER FETUS WILL BE AFFECTED BY THIS? SHE'S ONLY 3 WEEKS PREGNANT AND WILL BE OFF OF THE MEDS AS OF TODAY.

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Mabel

replied on October 18th, 2007

Moderator

Take her to a doctor.

Areiah Colbert_07

replied on October 18th, 2007

New User

she shouldnt be taken any medication if shes pregnant she could harm the little one

Mabel

replied on October 18th, 2007

Moderator

Areiah Colbert_07 wrote:

she shouldnt be taken any medication if shes pregnant she could harm the little one

Bipolar people should not discontinue their medication without first being supervised. There are many medications that can be taken during pregnancy and the needs of the mother need to be weighed with the needs of the child.

Please don't say, "NO MEDICATION." if you clearly have no idea what this person is going through. She needs to see a MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL to determine what she needs.

jessamyn

replied on October 18th, 2007

Extremely eHealthy

All medications precribed or not should be cross checked with a doctor for her body and her case.

p.s. please refrain from using all caps.

young Girl

replied on October 18th, 2007

Especially eHealthy

Areiah Colbert_07 wrote:

she shouldnt be taken any medication if shes pregnant she could harm the little one

are you a doctor? Confused

because last time i checked some meds are ok during pregnancy

to the original poster, please talk to your daughters doctor asap

Phant Ears

replied on October 18th, 2007

Experienced User

I was on abilify for 6 months and when I thought I was pregnant my doctor told me to stop my meds but had me go to counseling once a week so I can update him on my moods. Some anti-depressants are ok but not all are.

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