Article by Anuradha Thakur

Its generic name is venlafaxine. Effexor is an antidepressant in a group of drugs known a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors. It is used for affecting chemicals in the brain that may have become unstable and cause depression. These chemicals of the brain are known as neurotransmitters. The imbalance in these neurotransmitters is the main cause of depression. This medicinal drug is used for the treatment for depressive disorder and panic disorder. This kind of medicine can be used for various purposes.

Effexor works by the release action of neurotransmitters. It comes in the form of tablets of 25 mg, 37.5 mg, 50 mg, 75 mg and 100 mg. It should be kept in a dry place within the temperature of 20-25°C. This medicine should be kept beyond the children’s reach and sight. This medicine is prescribed by the doctors usually for the treatment of depression with associated symptoms of anxiety and social anxiety disorder. Only the Effexor XR medication is approved for the treatment of adults. This medication has a direct affect on the brain and thus can easily slow the reflexes or impair judgment. In case of pregnancy, the effects of this medicine on the fetus are unknown.

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Article by Pardhi SEO Content Developer

Pregnancy is the most beautiful phase in a woman’s life. This is the time when she goes to ocean of feelings. Mood swings is the most common thing in pregnancy because there are so many things which a woman has to face during her pregnancy. Happiness, irritation, pain, responsibility, etc. are few things which she will feel. Along with this she has to take lots of care during the pregnancy. Good food along with proper exercise will make her baby strong and keep her healthy during the phase.

It is very important to stay be active during pregnancy. Normally, doctors also suggest a pregnant lady to do few exercises which are good for the mother as well as the baby. Yoga is something which is preferred at the most during pregnancy. There are lots of benefits that a woman will avail by practicing yoga asanas in pregnancy. But there are few specific exercises only which are good for pregnant women. There are few yoga asanas in pregnancy which can be very hazardous for the baby and the mother. Some of the exercises which a woman should avoid during her pregnancy are mentioned below.

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Article by Farrel

Are you an expecting mother or father and want to know more about more about conception to the lateral changes of pregnancy cycle? Quench your thirst here and relax.

Pregnancy could be termed as a symbol of existence. When the female gamete merges with the male gamete, pregnancy dawns in. This happens with all the female species present on the earth.

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Article by Kate Codrington

In most massage trainings, the guideline to students is not to massage a woman in the first three months of pregnancy. The reason usually given is that in the first trimester, the risk of miscarriage is too high, but can massage given by a responsible therapist really provoke miscarriage? Should we stop seeing a client when she tells us she’s conceived even though this is probably when she is most in need of support?

I am curious as to why there’s so much fear around massage and pregnancy in the first trimester and interested in examining what happens within the woman and foetus during this period, the actual risks around miscarriage, and what sort of massage might be appropriate.

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Question by E: Would I be considered high risk for depression during pregnancy and after birth?
Not pregnant at the moment, but plan to try for a baby in the next few years to come, just as so many girls do.
I suffered from depression from the age of 12 and it got really severe age 13-16. I hated myself and self-harmed and let men abuse me because I didn’t think anyone wanted me anyway. I was bullied badly at one school I went to. I stopped going to school because of how people there made me feel and got into the wrong crowd – started smoking, drinking at 13 and then onto drugs at 14.
I fell pregnant when I was a few months off 15 and I couldn’t cope with the idea and tried to pretend it wasn’t happening. I then miscarried and still haven’t quite gotten over it 3 years later.
I got help from psychologists and a youth support scheme after a lot of effort into making them realise that them telling me they couldn’t help me due to money reasons even though they thought I needed it. I got into a really good school, restarted gcse’s and it changed my life because they understood me eventually and supported me through everything, including self-harm and breakdowns. Also having school work to focus on gave me something to be motivated about. I left school with 13 A*-B gcse’s which I am SO proud of myself for.
My depression hasn’t been so bad lately – amazingly due to simply being on a certain type contraceptive pill – apparently my hormone levels must have been pretty screwed. I had been on antidepressants when I was younger but stopped them abruptly and I’m determined to stay off them unless it’s crucially needed. I also got more chances to socialise by living away from home and where there were other young people and adults who were always willing to talk. Home stress was also a major factor to the depression.
So obviously, once I do choose to have a baby, being pregnant I wouldn’t be able to take the pill that has changed my moods.
So I’m worried I would end up getting bed with depression again. And it’s not in my nature to say I don’t want kids because whatever my age, I guess I could be at risk of depression during pregnancy and subsequently postnatal depression.
Do you think the doctor and a midwife would consider me as high risk for depression?

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Question by Groupieline: What are some ways to reduce anxiety during pregnancy?
The first few months of pregnancy are very important to the development of the baby. I do activities that before getting pregnant made feel good, like watching comedies, listening to music. I am still very anxious. Does the mood change in the latter months?

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