Meds during pregnancy

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  heyitsme member

  June 2013

  While I've never been on celexa while pregnant, I have been on meds, and here's my standpoint:

  Doctor's don't give out meds like candy to pregnant women, so have faith in your OB. She sees your need and is comfortable prescribing it. At this stage in the game, your baby is considered full-term, and therefore the celexa shouldn't affect any development. 

  If you're dying for relief--take it. yes, you may risk "withdrawal" but wouldn't you rather be a relaxed mama dealing with a baby in withdrawal than an overanxious mama trying to juggle life with 2 kids?

  I say, take it. I do think there are posts like yours on the Postpartum Depression board, though, if you're looking for other input. 

  Good luck, and be kind to yourself. 
  

  Mom to J (10), L (4), and baby #3 arriving in July of 2015
  

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  dee12807 member

  June 2013

  heyitsme:

  While I've never been on celexa while pregnant, I have been on meds, and here's my standpoint:

  Doctor's don't give out meds like candy to pregnant women, so have faith in your OB. She sees your need and is comfortable prescribing it. At this stage in the game, your baby is considered full-term, and therefore the celexa shouldn't affect any development. 

  If you're dying for relief--take it. yes, you may risk "withdrawal" but wouldn't you rather be a relaxed mama dealing with a baby in withdrawal than an overanxious mama trying to juggle life with 2 kids?

  I say, take it. I do think there are posts like yours on the Postpartum Depression board, though, if you're looking for other input. 

  Good luck, and be kind to yourself. 
  

  all of this! If you were in need enough to ask for it, and you were in need enough that your doc prescribed it, take it! You need to take car of yourself, don't be afraid to do so. Big hugs, hope you find the releif you need

  

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  neenann member

  June 2013

  Thank you both so much for your input. I agree with everything you said. I guess the doubts I'm having are even more pronounced and worrisome because of the anxiety.

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  kat81again2 member

  June 2013

  heyitsme:

  While I've never been on celexa while pregnant, I have been on meds, and here's my standpoint:

  Doctor's don't give out meds like candy to pregnant women, so have faith in your OB. She sees your need and is comfortable prescribing it. At this stage in the game, your baby is considered full-term, and therefore the celexa shouldn't affect any development. 

  If you're dying for relief--take it. yes, you may risk "withdrawal" but wouldn't you rather be a relaxed mama dealing with a baby in withdrawal than an overanxious mama trying to juggle life with 2 kids?

  I say, take it. I do think there are posts like yours on the Postpartum Depression board, though, if you're looking for other input. 

  Good luck, and be kind to yourself. 
  

  I also have zero experience with this but fully agree with this post. It sounds very reasonable. You now know the side-effect, and it sounds like dealing with the newborn who has withdrawal is better than not taking it at all right now. 

  
  
  

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  GrayGhost13 member

  June 2013

  Trust your OB and your gut.

  Good luck! I hope everything goes smoothly with the rest of your pregnancy and delivery.
  

  
  
  

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