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Anyone on Anti-depressants/anti-anxiety Meds During Labor & Delivery???
... (I had been taking Lexapro). Now, I'm taking both Welbutrin & Lexapro. ... Lexapro and Breastfeeding ... Antidepressant Medication While Pregnant ...
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- I have been taking Effexor XR for about 5 years now, and was concerned when I became pregnant with my second son that I would need to stop taking it or switch to somet...
- I went in to be checked for depression & learned that I was pregnant. Prior to the pregnancy test, my doctor was going to put me on Zoloft but then, changed to Prozac...
- My OB put me on Prozac about 3 weeks before I gave birth to my daughter in 2001. (She was 4 weeks early, but nothing to do with the meds.) I was crying and yelling u...
Meds While Trying to Get Preggos and During
(I was prescribed Zoloft while breastfeeding, but after doing my ... Lexapro and Breastfeeding ... Breastfeeding and Anti-Depression Meds - Is It Safe? ...
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- I was on Paxil for anxiety and felt really good so I decided to get off of it and the side effects of not being on it were afwul. I belive I was in a worse state with ...
- You have my sympathy. Anxiety is terrifying and it is so very tough to function without the meds that you need. I couldn't have made it through my pregnancy without ...
- C., I really don't want to come off preachy. I would just like to share with you my own personal story. I have also recently been thinking about having another baby....
Need Info. on Anti-depressants and Pregnancy
If any of you are wondering I take Lexapro. It's a fairly new drug. .... I decided to change to Zoloft for a year while I breastfeed and then go back to ...
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- There have been many many studies on the effect of anti-depressants on a growing fetus/nursing infant. You can read up on this topic at WebMD.com, then just search for...
- Hi B.. I was in the same boat as you when I found out I was pregnant in January this year. We weren't planning on a baby but I guess he really wanted to make an appe...
- I took paxil all through my preg. and have a totally healthy little boy. Had no issues when he was teeny-tiny! He's two now, and I wish that was the case. Simply, as...
Seeking Alternative to Prescription Anti-Depressants
He prescribed me Lexapro. This drug is amazing. Before I got on it, I had no motivation to do ..... Next question: Sam-e for PPD While Breastfeeding ...
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- Sublingual B-12 & a "Jigglin' George" (they have their own website: jigglinggeorge.com) It could be that your system is out of balance. I've had one of these f...
- You can take Valerian Root. It is good for sleep and anxiety. You can get it at Wal-Mart. Spring Valley is the manufacturer. You take 1 pill per 100 lbs. They are...
- Hello M. I know individuals who are taking Sam-e and doing very well on it. I also take Nature Sunshine Mood Elevator Herbal supplement and have change my diet to eat ...
Postpartum Depression Advice Please
Both are OK to take while breastfeeding if you are concerned with that. Don't feel like you have to fix yourself! .... Lexapro and Breastfeeding ...
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- Hi J., I understand what you are going through. Talk therapy really helped me because I was able to speak to someone on all the ups and downs of becoming a mom. It ...
- Hi, it sounds like what I went through after my 2nd son was born. I tryed to deal with it on my own but after 6wks I needed help, my obgyn put me on zoloft and I have...
- Hi J.. I am still struggling with this myself, but not to the extent as I was in the first year. My son is now 18 months old and it is a lot better, but I don't know...
Looking for Input on Experience with Zoloft and Nursing
I actually started taking zoloft in my 6th month of pregnancy and while breastfeeding. I also had concerns and my doctor told me it was more harmful to be ...
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- I haven't taken Zoloft but I am a nursing mom on Prozac and let me tell you, it's a life saver. Zoloft is very researched and is very safe for nursing moms, especiall...
- Hi L., I did take Zoloft after the birth of my second child and I also did nurse. She is now 5 and appears to be a very healthy and smart little girl..who talks a lot...
- I had to take the Zoloft also to deal with post partum depression after my daughter was born. It took me a while to take it also. It can make a world of difference. ...
Has Anyone Taken Celexa During Pregnancy Especially in the First Trimester?
Sep 5, 2009 ... I am only 9 weeks along. has anyone been on this while pregnant .... Lexapro and Breast Feeding ... Breastfeeding and Anti-Depression Meds - Is It Safe? ...
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- I took celexa during my entire 2nd pregnancy. I was also concerned about the possible health risks to the baby, but also knew I had to do something. All went perfect a...
- I took a low dose of zoloft for 3 weeks first trimester, my ob was attempting to get my anxiety down and get me to eat. My 9 month old is ahead of schedule on milesto...
- My dr. told me that the anxiety meds are fine (I wasn't on the same one you are on), the research shows a link to smaller birth weight babies. Better to feel good in y...
Hormones After Breastfeeding
Read all 20 responses: "I quit breastfeeding two months ago, ... to stopping the breat feeding and I have been prescribed a low dose of Lexapro, .... It's because the hormones are now trying to get back to normal and it takes a while. ...
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- I breast fed both of my children, my youngest is now 8-1/2 months old, and although I am still nursing, I just got my first period after having him. I had the same ef...
- Be patient. It sounds normal. How old are you though? This could be the beginnings of perimenopause (don't panic, it can be a LONG process for some people before ...
- When my son was 6 months old I had a major shift in hormones. I felt anxious and irritated all the time, like a walking ball of hormones just waiting to explode. I had...
Post Partum Depression
If you really just dont feel right about taking it while nursing, bottlefeeding is just fine too. .... Lexapro and Breastfeeding ...
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- I take a natual supplement 5-HTP. My dr. prescibed it since I am reactive to my drugs. It has help with my depression. It is Tryptophan. I take 100 mg in the morn...
- K.- I feel for you. My PPD ent undiagnoised for a year. I spent the first year with my daughter locked in my bedroom. I didn't want to get up at all. I went to work an...
- I never experienced PPD until my 3rd child. There were also some things situationally that I was very unhappy with and didn't know which might be which. I went to th...
Postpartum Depression
... (I know there are medications that you can take while breastfeeding, ... cream was the best thing i did, much more effective than lexapro or zoloft. ...
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- You should check out poemonline.org I recently went to a mtg here. Very helpful suggestions for what you could be going through. It meets 2x/month in the Columbus area.
- Hi E., I have 3 children that i gave birth to and actually only suffered from PPD with my second, a large part of it was due to the stressful situation i was in direct...
- E., I had horrible PPD with my first child but didn't know enough at that point to take care of it properly until I was almost hospitalized. I was much better afte...
