Hi there. I was wondering if anyone out there has been treated with the medication Seroquel during her pregnancy. I was always advised never to become pregnant while on Seroquel but was blessed this summer with my "surprise miracle" and as of now am nearly full-term, expecting to deliver within the next two weeks. So far all the tests seem to show "normal" results for the baby, but there is very little human data. All I've been able to find is: "not teratogenic, but fetotoxic causing reduced fetal body weight, delayed skeletal ossification." That sounds a little scary to me. Have you or anyone you know "grown" a baby while on Seroquel, and were there any unique health challenges for the baby? If so, what interventions or precautions were necessary? Many thanks for any knowledge or advice you can share. *Peace*
EDIT 10-2-10 (for Alejandra and everyone!) HI everyone! I just want everyone to know that my miracle baby is now 2-and-a-half years old, and has been normal and healthy in every way! She's only had normal stuff happen, like some ear infections and a couple of colds (and right now she's got drops for pinkeye... she's in daycare so catching little bugs is normal.) My Little Soul is a bright, beautiful and very feisty toddler. I don't know what the future will bring for her health-wise, but as far as I can tell my taking Seroquel during my pregnancy has not adversely affected her at all. Bright blessings to you all... *Peace*! :)
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Hi everyone! I wanted to thank you all for your good wishes and advice! Well, my beautiful miracle baby arrived 5 days ago, and she is in apparent good health! We're treating her with a bili-blanket for a touch of Jaundice, but I don't think that has anything to do with my med (the reason I first wrote for advice.) She is a good size, seems strong with a good cry, and seems normal for a newborn :) My med continues to help me, perhaps I was on a low enough dose to not affect her in utero. I'm counting my blessings, and her daddy and I are absolutely smitten with our sweet baby daughter. Again, many thanks and bright blessings to you all :)
Hi Melissa! I would love to know how your baby is doing! I am due in a week and have used seroquel during my pregnancy. I have combed the internet and have not gotten a straight answer. I am very nervous, please tell me your experience, thanks!
I am not sure about being on Seroquel. However, I was on Asacol for ulcerative colitis during my pregnancy even though it said in the warning that is showed no harm to rat babies. So it is another one of those medications that have very little information on the affects of unborn children. However, my baby was just fine when she was born. She is now a year & a half and running around like crazy. I wouldn't worry about it as long as everything has proven normal so far.
my feeling is please do not worry. our bodies do work miracles the conditions they talk about is lower weight and it takes time for all babies heads bone structure to complete. if the side effect is reduced calcium intake for you. you can increase yours. and the baby should get plenty with formula. in fact, if you plan on breast feeding. you can have a mommy break with a formula feeding. i worked part time and my son got used to both. just a thought
It's one thing to be on a drug and get pregnant- then decide, along with your physician, if it's safe to take while pregnant. Unless you're leaving out some information, I find it interesting that you're posting this while now full term- a little late to be asking, isn't it? Some drugs are rated category X- should not be taken while pregnant as they can (and most likely will) cause birth defects. Category B is often used, and is mostly safe- Category C is more restrictive- will depend on physician and if benefits outweigh the risks. Most drugs these days are only approved as Category C, and upgraded only after they're on the market and LATER upgraded to Category B. The reason is it's harder to do studies in pregnant women while still in trial phases, before they come to market. Others below mention Zoloft and other antidepressants- however be careful, as this is not the same class of drug (and not all drugs in the same class have same safety, etc). Bottom line is, discuss it with your doctor.
If you go to the website Safefetus.com and type in the name of the medicine, it will tell you about it's pregnancy class and the adverse effects.
Good questions! Good pro-active thinking! I would make an appointment with a naturopath in your area and get expert advise. There is nothing that can't be undone.
I am a psych RN and deal a lot with Seroquel (it is a very commonly given drug lately). We generally do not give it to pregnant moms just because of the fact that there is so little information out there. It's almost a risk vs benefit factor. Have you talked with your Dr. about this??
I also had a "surprise miracle" baby at 41 years old. He is now 7 months and the joy of our lives. I had been on Wellbutrin for a couple of years and slowly went off it when I got pregnant. My doctor put me on Zoloft six weeks before I delivered becuase I had post partum with my other two children. For me it worked out fine. I would check with your doctor on what is best for you.
