Zoloft question

[jenlimon]

Hi all... I've been on 50mg of Zoloft for about 8 weeks give or take.  I was given this medication during pregnancy because I have a major fear of hospitals which was causing me to have panic attacks.  Well, for the most part it has been working until I went into labor and delivery for contractions.  (False alarm) I had a panic attack during that time though.  I thought that this meds was supposed to control that feeling so I wouldn't have an attack while giving birth.  Now, I'm a little worried that once I do go into true labor...I'll be having panic attacks the whole time.  Any input would help.  Thanks.

[jenlimon]

Thank you so much for your response.  I'll talk to my doc about upping the dosage...since I'm due in a couple of days I wonder if it has time to take affect.  I feel so silly to have a panic attack while I'm giving birth to my baby.  Who does that?? It should be a joyful event.  I'm really glad to have relized I needed the meds before giving birth to prevent post pardom, so that's a plus on my part.  I need to tell myself that this hospital things will be over quickly...and then I'll be home with my new baby girl :)  Thanks for listening to me...it helps to know that other's are in the same boat.

Just wondering what they did for you when you had your attack on the table??  Do they have seditives, and do they help?  Just incase :)

[gabby3]

Hi,
You may need to be on a higher dose. I was on 25 mg when pregnant. I was actually ok. I ended up having a c-section . My second baby I elected not to have any zoloft. Had major panic attack on table. plus after the baby I had some depression. I am now on 50mg . It has only been a week so we will see. My advise to you is to stay on the meds after the baby to avoid any post pardom depression. My doctor says if you have anxiety or depression before having a baby you are at high risk for developing post pardum depression. I didn't listen and I feel like a missed alot of the joy of having my son because I just didn't feel myself.
The thing that helped me was , I would tell myself this hospital thing is going to be over in a matter of hours. If I can get through it I will have my baby and I will not be pregnant anymore!!
You will be fine. Us women can bare a lot. Take this from me I made it through 2 pregnancies with only one panic attack. This is coming from the woman who stopped going to lamaze because the live birth movies gave me panic attacks! Geez who drops out of lamaze.  lol!