Pregnancy Depression » Antidepressants http://www.pregnancydepression.org About Pregnancy Depression, Prenatal, Miscarriage, Perinatal, after Pregnancy, during Pregnancy, Symptoms, Mood Swings, Anxiety, Stress, Treatment, Support Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:38:35 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Anti-depressants that are safe during pregnancy? http://www.pregnancydepression.org/anti-depressants-that-are-safe-during-pregnancy.html http://www.pregnancydepression.org/anti-depressants-that-are-safe-during-pregnancy.html#comments Sat, 27 Nov 2010 14:33:49 +0000 admin http://www.pregnancydepression.org/anti-depressants-that-are-safe-during-pregnancy.html Question by Jennifer: Anti-depressants that are safe during pregnancy?
I’ve been reading a lot about anti-depressants and pregnancy, most of which can be very harmful to the unborn baby. But some websites also say that there ARE some anti-depressants out there that are safe during pregnancy… I was just wondering if anyone knew what these anti-depressants that are safe during pregnancy are?!

Best answer:

Answer by Squeakeh
Speak to your doctor. They are the only one who can give you an accurate answer.

Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!

]]> http://www.pregnancydepression.org/anti-depressants-that-are-safe-during-pregnancy.html/feed 3 Can I get anti-depressants while pregnant? http://www.pregnancydepression.org/can-i-get-anti-depressants-while-pregnant.html http://www.pregnancydepression.org/can-i-get-anti-depressants-while-pregnant.html#comments Tue, 26 Oct 2010 14:18:25 +0000 admin http://www.pregnancydepression.org/can-i-get-anti-depressants-while-pregnant.html I’ve had issues with depression since I was a little kid. Although I’m 23 now, I’ve never actually been on anything to help it. I’m 30 weeks and some odd days pregnant (almost 31 weeks). For the last 3 weeks or so, my depression has gotten really bad. I don’t really know why it’s gotten like this because there doesn’t seem to have been any kind of trigger for it. I’m sure that, at least to a certain extent, pregnancy hormones are probably having some effect on the actual depression. It’s just been hard to sleep or really function in my everyday life with my brain sabatoging me like this. I’m just curious if there are any anti-depressants that are fairly safe to use while pregnant.

I’d also like to point out that I have an appointment with my doctor on the 23rd, so I will be asking him about this as well.

]]> http://www.pregnancydepression.org/can-i-get-anti-depressants-while-pregnant.html/feed 11 Could anti-depressants be to blame for these 2 second trimester miscarriages I’ve had? http://www.pregnancydepression.org/could-anti-depressants-be-to-blame-for-these-2-second-trimester-miscarriages-ive-had.html http://www.pregnancydepression.org/could-anti-depressants-be-to-blame-for-these-2-second-trimester-miscarriages-ive-had.html#comments Sat, 23 Oct 2010 14:17:55 +0000 admin http://www.pregnancydepression.org/could-anti-depressants-be-to-blame-for-these-2-second-trimester-miscarriages-ive-had.html I have had 7 pregnancies, 5 live births and 2 missed miscarriages in the second trimester. With my first 3 children I wasn’t on any anti-depressants, then with #4 I was and gave birth to a healthy baby. Pregnancy #5 was on them and miscarried, #6 on a different one, and gave birth to a healthy baby. Then was on a different one again and miscarried. The prescriptions I was on were Zoloft, Paxil, Welbutrin, and effexor…at different times. I am having trouble accepting that 2 miscarriages in second trimester is just a coinincedence….just wondering if anyone has any insight on these medications while pregnant. Doctors have had no problem prescribing them to me, infact have recommended them. But really I wonder how much have these drugs with pregnancy been studied? Any help would be great! Thanks! Sorry if this was confusing.
I would like to add to save some ignorant people time, yes I’m aware I have a large family. I have 4 kids from a previous marriage, which by the way I am still very good friends with my ex, and I have 1 with my husband now. I am deeply in love and only wish to have 1 more child with him. We have a wonderful family and my husband is great, he comes from a family of 9 kids and we both share the desire to have one more child together. I suffer from depression mostly while pregnant, so this is why this is an issue….Thank you:)

]]> http://www.pregnancydepression.org/could-anti-depressants-be-to-blame-for-these-2-second-trimester-miscarriages-ive-had.html/feed 7 Anti-Depressants and period….? http://www.pregnancydepression.org/anti-depressants-and-period.html http://www.pregnancydepression.org/anti-depressants-and-period.html#comments Fri, 08 Oct 2010 14:31:21 +0000 admin http://www.pregnancydepression.org/anti-depressants-and-period.html My anti-depressant ?instructions? stated to inform my doctor of a missed menstrual cycle… The last time I had sex was in July on the 23. I began taking my anti-depressants in September about the 8th or 15th. I had my period in July (the 24th) and also in August. If I missed September’s period, would it be more likely caused by my anti-depressants, or is there a possibility of pregnancy, even if I had last month’s period?
I just don’t understand why I would have had my period in August if I am pregnant?
Well I haven’t had sex in any way or form since July so I couldn’t have been pregnant after my August period.

]]> http://www.pregnancydepression.org/anti-depressants-and-period.html/feed 2 Has my use of anti-depressants already affected the development of my embryo? http://www.pregnancydepression.org/has-my-use-of-anti-depressants-already-affected-the-development-of-my-embryo.html http://www.pregnancydepression.org/has-my-use-of-anti-depressants-already-affected-the-development-of-my-embryo.html#comments Tue, 05 Oct 2010 14:10:28 +0000 admin http://www.pregnancydepression.org/has-my-use-of-anti-depressants-already-affected-the-development-of-my-embryo.html Pregnancy an accident. I’m currently on Celexa and Wellbutrin.

]]> http://www.pregnancydepression.org/has-my-use-of-anti-depressants-already-affected-the-development-of-my-embryo.html/feed 5 Can anti-depressants effect my menstrual cycle? http://www.pregnancydepression.org/can-anti-depressants-effect-my-menstrual-cycle.html http://www.pregnancydepression.org/can-anti-depressants-effect-my-menstrual-cycle.html#comments Sat, 02 Oct 2010 14:11:47 +0000 admin http://www.pregnancydepression.org/can-anti-depressants-effect-my-menstrual-cycle.html I started taking anti-depressants about a month and a half ago and I am on birth control. I had an extremely short period last month and I haven’t started yet this month although I should have started by now. I took a pregnancy test that came back negative and I am wondering if my anti-depressant might be to blame.

]]> http://www.pregnancydepression.org/can-anti-depressants-effect-my-menstrual-cycle.html/feed 4 Antidepressants and pregnancy? http://www.pregnancydepression.org/antidepressants-and-pregnancy.html http://www.pregnancydepression.org/antidepressants-and-pregnancy.html#comments Wed, 29 Sep 2010 14:23:42 +0000 admin http://www.pregnancydepression.org/antidepressants-and-pregnancy.html Has anyone had any experience taking either wellbutrin or prozac during pregnancy? I am 19 weeks along and looking into these medications to help deal with a major depression. I have found many studies on prozac, but not as many on wellbutrin. Any input is welcome!

]]> http://www.pregnancydepression.org/antidepressants-and-pregnancy.html/feed 1 anti-depressants while pregnant, anyone help? http://www.pregnancydepression.org/anti-depressants-while-pregnant-anyone-help.html http://www.pregnancydepression.org/anti-depressants-while-pregnant-anyone-help.html#comments Sun, 26 Sep 2010 14:29:06 +0000 admin http://www.pregnancydepression.org/anti-depressants-while-pregnant-anyone-help.html Has anyone take anti-depressants while pregnant?
Are there any safe ones?
was your baby ok after birth?

I was on 100mg sertraline before i fell pregnant, by doctor told me that no anti depressant is 100% safe during pregnancy but still advised me to stay on then throughout my pregnancy, i had to come of them as i was scared of harming the baby.

The past few weeks ive not been coping well at all, spoke to my midwife and she told me there are safe anti-depressants to take during pregnancy.

I now dont know what to do as my doctor says they are not safe but the midwife says they are, i just dont want cause any harm to my baby.

Anyone been in my situation? what did you do?

]]> http://www.pregnancydepression.org/anti-depressants-while-pregnant-anyone-help.html/feed 5 How do anti-depressants effect an unborn baby? http://www.pregnancydepression.org/how-do-anti-depressants-effect-an-unborn-baby.html http://www.pregnancydepression.org/how-do-anti-depressants-effect-an-unborn-baby.html#comments Fri, 04 Jun 2010 14:13:07 +0000 admin http://www.pregnancydepression.org/how-do-anti-depressants-effect-an-unborn-baby.html I’m just curious; if say I were to get pregnant now, & I’m on anti-depressants, (Prozac) how would that effect the fetus? I’ve always wondered & been scared I would have to have an abortion because it would complicate the pregnancy, cause birth defects, etc.
I’m not pregnant or thinking about getting pregnant; this is just out of curiosity & a “what if” because I am on medication.

]]> http://www.pregnancydepression.org/how-do-anti-depressants-effect-an-unborn-baby.html/feed 2 Can antidepressants effect home pregnancy tests? http://www.pregnancydepression.org/can-antidepressants-effect-home-pregnancy-tests.html http://www.pregnancydepression.org/can-antidepressants-effect-home-pregnancy-tests.html#comments Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:12:47 +0000 admin http://www.pregnancydepression.org/can-antidepressants-effect-home-pregnancy-tests.html I’m late on my period by over a week and last month I only got it for 2 days or so, but every home pregnancy test I take comes back negative. I’m on a new medication for depression and since it hasn’t been out long no one knows how it works with pregnant women. I don’t have insurance so I don’t want to go in to the ob/gyn unless I’m fairly certain I am pregnant. Does anyone know anything about this?

]]> http://www.pregnancydepression.org/can-antidepressants-effect-home-pregnancy-tests.html/feed 3 What anti-depressants are safe to take during pregnancy? http://www.pregnancydepression.org/what-anti-depressants-are-safe-to-take-during-pregnancy.html http://www.pregnancydepression.org/what-anti-depressants-are-safe-to-take-during-pregnancy.html#comments Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:10:56 +0000 admin http://www.pregnancydepression.org/what-anti-depressants-are-safe-to-take-during-pregnancy.html I was taking effexor xr then I found out I was pregnant and I went cold turkey. I have to admit I’ve been loosing it lately from freaking out over the portable AC which I threw out the front door in a rage and beat it to pieces with a curtain rod, then I don’t have patience with my husband now..I already threatened to divorce him as he is still partying like if he was a college kid or something..I can’t stop crying even songs make me cry…and I don’t know if its the the fact that I stopped taking my medicine or the pregnancy hormones..
Oh and I’m about to drag this dumb biatch that I work with who I can’t stand (all she does is complain) I’m like very close to commiting battery so I did her a favor and moved cubicles so that I can avoid this because everything she says is sooo stupid. We’ve been in work related disagreements before bu t now I feel I”m just going to lose it and leaver her bald with black eyes..I just see her and I want to push her down the stairs and then kickc her.
I also need to add that It just seems that my anger is uncontrollable..I’ve been doing my friends and family a favor by staying away..
I’m planning to discuss this with my OB/gyn..do you think it’s safe to tell her about my violent thoughts.?
Kat, I’m not taking that medication anymore! I went cold turkey without telling my pcp

]]> http://www.pregnancydepression.org/what-anti-depressants-are-safe-to-take-during-pregnancy.html/feed 8 Pregnancy, birth control, anti-depressants .. help?!? http://www.pregnancydepression.org/pregnancy-birth-control-anti-depressants-help.html http://www.pregnancydepression.org/pregnancy-birth-control-anti-depressants-help.html#comments Sat, 17 Apr 2010 14:22:39 +0000 admin http://www.pregnancydepression.org/pregnancy-birth-control-anti-depressants-help.html I am currently taking Celexa for my depression, jolessa for birth control (gives me my period every 3 months) and i am scared that i could get pregnant. What happened was a couple of weeks before my boyfriend and i had sex and the condom completely broke, i had missed 3 birth control pills. i took 2 one day and 2 another day. I want wondering if this could highten my risk of becoming pregnant? also, would Celexa cause the birth control to have less effectivness?
please help …

]]> http://www.pregnancydepression.org/pregnancy-birth-control-anti-depressants-help.html/feed 1 Are some anti-depressants safe to take during pregnancy? http://www.pregnancydepression.org/are-some-anti-depressants-safe-to-take-during-pregnancy.html http://www.pregnancydepression.org/are-some-anti-depressants-safe-to-take-during-pregnancy.html#comments Sun, 11 Apr 2010 14:12:39 +0000 admin http://www.pregnancydepression.org/are-some-anti-depressants-safe-to-take-during-pregnancy.html I am 7 months pregnant with my 3rd and I’ve been extremly depressed. Its so bad that its hard for me to get out of bed, sometimes I only get 3-4 hours of sleep a night, I hardly eat the way I’m suppose to, sometimes I have uncontrolled crying, I have extreme lack of energy, I feel hopless and helpless, and its effecting every aspect of my life. I don’t know what it is but I can’t seem to break out of this depression. I’ve been feeling this way for months now and I’m despirate to feel better again. I know some of it has to do with pregnancy hormones and because I been going through alot but a lot of it has to do with brain chemisty. I’ve never had depression while pregnant so I’m not sure if its even safe to take any anti-depressants to help feel little better. My question is are their any anti-depressants that are safe to take while pregnant? If so, do you know the name of any? If not what are some suggestions to help me cope with depression? I’m terrified that it will only get worse after I have the baby. I do have an appointment in 2 weeks with my pcp but 2 weeks seems like forever right now.

]]> http://www.pregnancydepression.org/are-some-anti-depressants-safe-to-take-during-pregnancy.html/feed 3 Is it safe to go through pregnancy on anti-depressants without harming your baby? http://www.pregnancydepression.org/is-it-safe-to-go-through-pregnancy-on-anti-depressants-without-harming-your-baby.html http://www.pregnancydepression.org/is-it-safe-to-go-through-pregnancy-on-anti-depressants-without-harming-your-baby.html#comments Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:11:52 +0000 admin http://www.pregnancydepression.org/is-it-safe-to-go-through-pregnancy-on-anti-depressants-without-harming-your-baby.html I had severe depression several years ago and have been on various anti-depressants since. This disease runs in my family. I still have bouts with it and had to increase my medication (250 mg of Effexor) about 2 years ago. I also have a sleep disorder, have my whole life. Take about 10-30 mg of Trazidone (also used as an anti-depressant) for sleep.

My hubby and me want to conceive a child. I’m hoping to wean off my Effexor starting in the late summer, even though I’ve still had hard times. I need to (at least for now) stay on the Trazidone.

I have heard mixed information on whether it is okay to continue anti-depressant medication (or any meds) while pregnant. Anyone have to do this and did your child turn out healthy. I couldn’t stand if I was the cause of my future child’s disabilities, but I can’t suffer either. Also, did you get to breastfeed? I need to look out for myself and my child, as depression isn’t good, but either is medication. HELP!

]]> http://www.pregnancydepression.org/is-it-safe-to-go-through-pregnancy-on-anti-depressants-without-harming-your-baby.html/feed 9 Pregnancy and Anti-depressants.? http://www.pregnancydepression.org/pregnancy-and-anti-depressants-3.html http://www.pregnancydepression.org/pregnancy-and-anti-depressants-3.html#comments Tue, 06 Apr 2010 18:16:51 +0000 admin http://www.pregnancydepression.org/pregnancy-and-anti-depressants-3.html Has anyone taken anti-depressants while pregnant? If so, what brands. How is it working out? I am thinking of starting anti-depressants. I’ve recently had a miscarriage however, I would also like to try again in a few months so I’m wondering if there is anyone out there that can share their story with me. Thanks!

]]> http://www.pregnancydepression.org/pregnancy-and-anti-depressants-3.html/feed 3 Has anyone ever taken antidepressants for post partum depression? http://www.pregnancydepression.org/has-anyone-ever-taken-antidepressants-for-post-partum-depression.html http://www.pregnancydepression.org/has-anyone-ever-taken-antidepressants-for-post-partum-depression.html#comments Sat, 03 Apr 2010 18:13:54 +0000 admin http://www.pregnancydepression.org/has-anyone-ever-taken-antidepressants-for-post-partum-depression.html Has anyone ever taken antidepressants for post partum depression?
Did they work? I’m scared to have another pregnancy because I get PPD so severe and it lasts for almost 2 years. I’ve never taken antidepressants for it however and wanted to know if they have helped anyone. I have one living child and my other pregnancy after her ended in miscarriage. I’m thinking of ttc in a few months. Thanks

]]> http://www.pregnancydepression.org/has-anyone-ever-taken-antidepressants-for-post-partum-depression.html/feed 2 Anyone know any statistics for pregnant women who use anti-depressants during pregnancy? http://www.pregnancydepression.org/anyone-know-any-statistics-for-pregnant-women-who-use-anti-depressants-during-pregnancy.html http://www.pregnancydepression.org/anyone-know-any-statistics-for-pregnant-women-who-use-anti-depressants-during-pregnancy.html#comments Tue, 23 Mar 2010 20:11:18 +0000 admin http://www.pregnancydepression.org/anyone-know-any-statistics-for-pregnant-women-who-use-anti-depressants-during-pregnancy.html i have read many things and talked to a pharmacist, but i can not find any evidence of harm to the unborn fetus.

]]> http://www.pregnancydepression.org/anyone-know-any-statistics-for-pregnant-women-who-use-anti-depressants-during-pregnancy.html/feed 4 Has anyone here taken or is taking antidepressants for anxiety during pregnancy? http://www.pregnancydepression.org/has-anyone-here-taken-or-is-taking-antidepressants-for-anxiety-during-pregnancy.html http://www.pregnancydepression.org/has-anyone-here-taken-or-is-taking-antidepressants-for-anxiety-during-pregnancy.html#comments Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:31:02 +0000 admin http://www.pregnancydepression.org/has-anyone-here-taken-or-is-taking-antidepressants-for-anxiety-during-pregnancy.html I’ve been on medications for my anxiety for 2 years and just stopped taking them when I found out I was pregnant. My anxiety has come back and it is very extreme… I have not felt relaxed or calm ever since I stopped my meds. My doctor says its “safe” to take the meds during pregnancy , but I don’t know what to do?

]]> http://www.pregnancydepression.org/has-anyone-here-taken-or-is-taking-antidepressants-for-anxiety-during-pregnancy.html/feed 4 Natural Antidepressants During Pregnancy? http://www.pregnancydepression.org/natural-antidepressants-during-pregnancy.html http://www.pregnancydepression.org/natural-antidepressants-during-pregnancy.html#comments Sat, 19 Dec 2009 02:23:05 +0000 admin http://www.pregnancydepression.org/natural-antidepressants-during-pregnancy.html Hello,

I am in need of help. I am pregnant in my 2nd Trimester and have felt considerable depression during my pregnancy. Symptoms include: Lethargic, unable to get out of bed, no desire to socialize or participate in family activities, loss of desire to complete daily tasks. I have two other children ages 7 and 2yrs old and my depression is becoming burdensome and a distracting me from caring for my other children. I am experiencing intense sadness and loss of interest in daily endeavors. These symptoms are very different than normal pregnancy hormone related symptoms as they are more intense and dark in nature. I have discussed with my doctor but I do not want to take prescription medications and would like to consider all natural antidepressants.I have heard that Sam-E is supposedly good, however I want to make sure that any natural antidepressants I may take will not have harmful side effects on the baby while I am pregnant.

Question:
Are there any SAFE all natural Antidepressant remedies available to take during pregnancy?

Thank you for your help.

]]> http://www.pregnancydepression.org/natural-antidepressants-during-pregnancy.html/feed 4 Anyone who has taken anti-depressants during pregnancy? http://www.pregnancydepression.org/anyone-who-has-taken-anti-depressants-during-pregnancy.html http://www.pregnancydepression.org/anyone-who-has-taken-anti-depressants-during-pregnancy.html#comments Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:03:26 +0000 admin http://www.pregnancydepression.org/anyone-who-has-taken-anti-depressants-during-pregnancy.html What did you take? During what stages of pregnancy? What were risks? Are your children okay? Did you benefit? Would you do it again? Please tell me some of your stories.

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