what can i take

[kiddiechaos]

hi i have battled with depression for years, i have been on 40mg of fluoxetine for 18 month and i came off them as i wanted to try for another baby, i am now 12 weeks into pregnancy with no medication and im really starting to feel depressed, i know im having a lot of hormonal changes but i know its more than that. im crying, screaming, making everyones life hell (husband and 4 other children), i feel like i want to leave as i cant cope, i get no help from husband with anything and i cant do this on my own with no support. i feel like i need my fluoxetine again but im scared of the effects it will have on my baby but its going to get worse as it did in my previous 2 pregnancys which i got through with difficulty with no medication. is there anything i can take, any advice would be of help, thanks.

[Hensley258]

From what I have read in several medical jornals and reports is that SSRI medication such as Paxil, Prozac, Zoloft, ect, causes no problems with pregnancy or the unborn child.

[ings81]

Hey how are you doing hang in there babe i took effexor through my second pregnancy and my son was born perfectly fine and in my 3rd pregnancy with twins i was on zoloft and they are both fine. If your in your 12th week the baby should be fine all the important things are formed they said to me there is a small chance the baby will go through withdrawl when it's born but all 3 were fine if that is a concern just gradually reduce your meds towards the end of your pregnancy. I also breastfed which makes me think thats why they didn't go through withdrawls but if you think how many babies are born while there mothers were drinking or taking drugs and they are usually fine if your really struggling find out what you can take and nevermind your husband they don't get it hang in there i know what your going through and i am here if you need to talk Love Ingridxxx