I have been dealing with depression for
almost 10 years. I am now 23 and have
taken 2 pregnancy tests that have both
said positive. If I still take my
depression meds will it hurt the baby, or
can I still breast feed? All help would
be greatly appreciated.
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survivor
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 25 Aug 2003 Posts: 2 Location: Midwest
Depression And Pregnancy Posted: 08-25-03 20:06pm
There are some depression drugs that have
shown to have no adverse effects on the
developing baby. It might be helpful to
talk to an ob about this. If this
doesn't make you comfortable, do a search
online about the studies of certain
depression drugs. I don't know which
drug you are currently taking, but zoloft
is considering ok. I know this because I
am 6 weeks pregnant and need to start
taking it. I too have suffered on and
off from depression for probably 15 years.
Pregnancy does seem to make symptoms
worse for some.
Hope this helps.
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nikki_caro
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 22 Aug 2003 Posts: 4922 Location: Right here at work!
Posted: 08-26-03 14:35pm
Darlin you both are too blessed to be
depressed! God has given you the greatest
blessing- a baby! You are in my prayers
that your pregnancies go out ok! Great
luck to both of you!
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sazz
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 11 Aug 2003 Posts: 23
Posted: 08-26-03 21:23pm
Suffering from depression is not easy. It
hit me really bad last year when I had a
miscarriage. While being pregnant and
after your babyis born you may suffer from
post natal depression. I dont think that
any depression drugs can harm you or your
baby at this time but to be safe speak to
your gp
good luck!!
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daisydog
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 04 Aug 2003 Posts: 32 Location: CO
Posted: 09-07-03 16:56pm
Yes, while pregnancy is a happy thing, it
doesn't wipe away depression from those
who suffer it always.
Talk to your ob/gyn about your meds and
see if they want you to continue them or
just cut back, etc. Good luck!!
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Suzy
Active User, Really EHEALTHy
Joined: 20 Sep 2003 Posts: 530
Depression Medication While Pregnant Posted: 09-20-03 18:19pm
I have suffered depression and anxiety
most of my life, I am 6 weeks pregnant and
my doc has given me ciprimil to take while
pregnant, I have never felt better. It
won't harm the baby but when I get to 2
weeks before delivery I have to reduce the
amount I am taking eventually to zero so
that the baby does not suffer any
withdrawals once it is born. Then after
the birth I can start taking them as usual
again.
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