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Worried about postpartum depression - before baby

hotelwenhotelwen
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Hello - about 2 weeks ago (at 31 weeks pregnant) I started to feel very down and depressed.  I have suffered from depression but once I was pregnant went off of my medication (Pristiq). I was doing pretty well up until two weeks ago (cat died - sad and then on a good note but very stressful - I accepted a new job that I start next Monday).  So need less to say a lot is going on.  The problem is that I just can't shake the sadness and anxiety and my husband is frustrated with me. He thinks that depression and anxiety are a choice and we are both against medication until the baby is born.  We are in therapy but my husband is so stubborn and thinks I just need to change my mindset...  (SO FRUSTRATING)  I really also want to breastfeed.  Does anyone out there take meds while breastfeeding that could share about that?  I am so scared about postpartum depression because I feel so down now. I cry all of the time and I don't find joy in anything....  I would love to hear any success stories..  :)
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Re: Worried about postpartum depression - before baby

  • totallyshockedtotallyshocked member
    You can take a few different meds while pregnant and BFing. I know one is zoloft and then I think Paxil or Prozac too. Bring it up at your next check up. And P.S. Your husband needs to know depression and esp anxiety are not "choices". Sorry he doesnt understand.
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  • ImChrisBrideImChrisBride member

    I know that Zoloft is accepted as fine for pregnancy.  My therapist and I talked about that very thing a couple of weeks ago at my session, because she asked if we were thinking of TTC again and wanted to see how I would feel about taking something while pregnant.

    I found this information, perhaps it'll be helpful to you: https://www.postpartum.net/Get-the-Facts/Depression-During-Pregnancy-Postpartum.aspx  I believe what they call it is "antepartum depression" and it is a legitimate thing! 

    Hope you are able to find something to help you feel better soon.

    ETA: Zoloft and several others are also fine while breastfeeding.  you might ask on the breastfeeding board what some other people take.  I BF for 6 months on Zoloft and, while I was anxious about it at first (gotta love that post partum anxiety!! lol), I did a lot of research and was convinced (along with my doc's assurance) that it was perfectly fine. :)

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  • robbie3982robbie3982 member
    I'm pregnant and still BFing and taking zoloft.  My psychiatrist referred me to this site for some great info on antidepressants during pregnancy and breastfeeding:  https://www.womensmentalhealth.org/
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  • EchowyspEchowysp member

    I don't have PPD, but have struggled with depression and anxiety thoughout my life.  I just wanted to say that just because you have had depression doesn't mean that you will have PPD.  I was shocked that my depression and especially anxiety didn't hit hard after both of my births.

    Having said that, I will warn you that the exhaustion that comes from taking care of a newborn will be tough on your body.  This can slip even the happiest of people into depression.  Please take care of yourself, medication or not.  Get rest when you can.  Seriously.  You will need it.  and take one day at a time.  Congratulations on your future birth. 

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