I am 28 weeks (Sun) and my OB prescribed Lexapro for me today. I have battled with depression off and on for years but it has taken a serious toll on me throughout this pregnancy. I stopped taking anti-depressants upon learning of this pregnancy and I have steadily sunk deeper and deeper into a severe depression since. I finally got enough courage to tell my OB about it today and she immediately suggested medication. I was somewhat suprised at her not thinking twice about putting me on an anti-depressant during pregnancy. She assured me that the baby will not be affected and that it is for the best for both me and baby. I would like to know some of your stories of anti-depressants and pregnancy. Are your babies healthy? Any complications? How far along were you when on meds? What med were you on? What was your level of depression? Would you do it again? Any info on your personal story please!

my councelor thinks i need to go on anti-depressants even though i am pregnant. he says that prozac is safe and a few others are safe. i just don’t know though. i know i need something… i am a complete mess most days. but i am fearful for my baby.

i am just trying to get responses from women who have actually gave birth after being on anti-depressants to get an idea of whether i should or shouldn’t get on some to help me out.

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What are the pros and cons?

I’m on Cipralex 20 mg. (Called something else over the world however.)
I heard hormone pills can cause a pregnancy test to show positive. I’ve taken a few tests and it shows positive.I don’t want to have to see my doctor yet (since I just moved and don’t know him) Does anti-depressants count for these hormone pills?
How about Florinef? I’m on that too?

What are the effects, if any, on the child? Do they differ between taking them early in pregnancy as opposed to later?