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Can u get on meds just in case??

mexicomatchmexicomatch
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I have a lot of things going on in my life right now, and if I wasn't pg- I would probably consider going on an antidepressent.  For example: my FI cheated on me (over a year ago) and I cancelled our wedding when I found out- 3 weeks before it was to take place (when I was 3 months pg this past March).  My sister is going thru breast cancer...again (she's 34).  

I feel like I have a short fuse as far as my temper goes now.  I am afraid how this will be after baby is born.  Should I just ask my ob for a Rx right after baby is born or wait to see how I do??

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Re: Can u get on meds just in case??

  • bethmontbethmont

    I was on meds pre-pregnancy, went off for the 1st tri & ended up needing to go back on them by halfway through 2nd tri. I went to a specialist in reproductive psychiatry and we discussed the risks/benefits. My baby experienced no withdrawl and I spent most of my pregnancy feeling good.

    You can also talk to your doctor about starting meds immediately after you deliver. I had a friend who started a big dose of prozac immediately to stave off PDD. 

    Good luck

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  • bittersweet mamabittersweet mama
    I have thought about talking to my OB about this. I got laid off work Dec 16th of 09. I found out I was pregnant on the 18th. Ex SO decided he wasnt ready to be a dad and wanted me to have an abortion but I told him we both grew up without a dad, I dont need him and here I am 9 months later. I'm kind of iffy about taking meds while pregnant, but lately its been so hard just to make it from day to day. I have a feeling once LO is born, it will get worse.
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  • mommasboys2010mommasboys2010

    After I had my first son in October of 2008, I was a basket case. I had always had a difficult time dealing with anxiety and depression, it was so much more difficult when I had a person who was completely dependent on me to get them through the day.

    After struggling with it and trying to deal with things on my own (without any success), my husband MADE me call the doctor. On my 6 week check up, my OB put me on Fluoxitine which is generic for Prozac. She put me on the lowest dose which is 20mg and I take it once a day. It has worked wonders.

    Now I am pregnant with my 2nd son and my OB told me not to stop taking the fluoxitine that it was very common for pregnant mothers and "Prozac" to go hand-in-hand. 

    Now I am not a doctor I am just speaking from personal  experience. I would suggest talking to your OB about it, they may be able to give you more information on anti-depressants and being pregnant.

    I wish you luck with your pregnancy and I hope that everything works out for you sister. Thoughts and prayers sent to you and your family.

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