Baby and seroquel

[MEANDMAYA]

So I am going to have baby soon, maybe sooner as they may have to induce me.None the less. right now would be a great time for ANYONE with a success story about having healthy babies while on drugs like Seroquel, parnate, or drugs related to depression and anxiety etc....No one has expressed concern about babies health in this regard (and I am seeing a psych nurse and psychiatrist too as well as an OBGYN) so far but you just never know and I need to have some examples of how babies are healthy despite the drugs I have no choice to take...NO horror stories please and thanks, got enough of my own worries. Just a few words or short story about how you had a healthy baby on drugs like I mentioned....It's comogn down to the wire hear and I need encouragement....thanks a bunch!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Tiffyscott32]

What med are you on mel?

[melbw1234]

I am on similar medications while 9 weeks pregnant and I am so worried about my baby.  Can you please let me know how your baby is?

[adgal]

I'm sorry your feeling so down.  Pregnancy can be stressful at times, and I am certain being taken off the anti depressants must be making things extra challenging.  I wonder if you cannot see a specialist sooner rather then later?  Perhaps if you called and let them know how you are feeling?  There are many ladies here that have stayed on anti depressants during pregnancy with no trouble at all.  I am no expert, so I can't say which ones are ok and which are not, but I do think it important that you talk to someone.  Even maybe let your gp know what a hard time you are having.  

[chefG]

it was good to read all opinions...I am 7 weeks, 38 yrs old, first child and don't have an appointment for another 4 weeks. I am depressed, feeling overwhelmed, and alone. My husband is amazing but I cant get past this low feeling. My general practioner took me off my anti depressants as soon as we got the positive result and it has been difficult. I dont know what to do, just in a bad spot, even though this baby is a huge blessing, I am lost.

[adgal]

Don't worry to much about picking best answer.  None of us get our feelings hurt.  It's all about support around here and everyone usually has something helpful to add.

I'm glad your feeling somewhat better about the situation.  Pregnancy is hard enough.  Add to that an already existing anxiety/depressive disorder and it can be very scary indeed.

It's always about risk vs. benefit.  The anti anxiety medication I went on after my son was born is also not recommended in pregnant or nursing moms.  I did eventually have to wean.  I was sad as I missed nursing him, but I truly was not functioning well without it.  Him having a completely stressed out and anxious mother was not good for him either.

There are many illness that have to be managed during pregnancy.  Anxiety is just one of them, and fortunately most Dr.'s are very well versed in how to do that.  If they were overly concerned about the impact of this medication on the baby, chances are they would have tried switching you to something else.  That's why I would feel very comfortable that all is well.  And just think...a few more weeks and you will have the proof lying in your arms.  

[Ecologic]

I understand, I was able to stop the Seroquel without problems but it's harder for you. It will very certainly be ok, my obgyn was being very cautious because it's a new medication - she tends to be very cautious with a lot of medications like regular cold medications as well!

I had spoken about Seroquel and possible side effects to my other doctors, a team of high risk maternal doctors and they had told me not to worry about it.

[MEANDMAYA]

Thanks ladies. i am still waiting for other replies but will select best answer soon. Both of your replies helped me equally but I cant choose you both.Of course if you can stop the meds that is great but I was not in that position as I have been taking these meds since 2004 and they say that if it is better for baby and mom that you need to stay on them. I suffer from depression anxiety and borderline personality and aside from some humps and bumps I am okay but if I stopped them I may not have survived the birth of my baby or myself. I have read things about successful birth stories but they are few and far between as I have not found much in that area cause you can't experiment on a pregnant woman with category c drugs...Thank you so much for the kind replies and confidence and inspiration. So far things are good but ultimately what effects one may not be the same for another I have found. Thanks so much. I will try to keep you posted if you wish....Be well and be healthy.....

[Ecologic]

I took Seroquel at the beginning of my pregnancy and my baby boy, now almost 7 months old, is perfectly normal.

I had started it a few months before getting pregnant for depression because I had troubles getting over my last miscarriage. My MD had told me it was OK to take it while trying to get pregnant. When I discovered I was pregnant I called a baby hotline in my state and they told me Seroquel was OK.

But when I visited with my obgyn at 8 weeks she recommended I stop it, which I did immediately. I was mad at the nurses from the hotline because I would have gladly stopped it earlier as I did not need it anymore. I think my obgyn was concerned because it's a new medication but fortunately my baby is perfectly fine.

Good luck with your pregnancy!

[Inchworm55]

Did you quit cold turkey? I'm in the same situation. I'm 5 weeks along. I tried not taking it last night and it was hell.

[adgal]

I personally did not have to take anti depressants while pregnant, but I have been involved in this forum a very long time and have met many who have.  I have yet to hear a single negative story as a result.  When prescribing any medications to pregnant women, Dr.s are extremely careful.  The only negatives I have heard is when medications are not being used in the fashion prescribed, or of course, street drugs. So if you have had the thumbs up from both a psychiatrist and your OB, I would bet all is just fine.  

I developed an anxiety disorder after the birth of my son and I know how awful it can be.  So it sounds to me like you were doing every thing right.  Taking care of momma means the baby is being taken care of.  

Congrats on your impending birth.  Wishing you an easy and uneventful birthing experience.  Good luck, and try not to worry to much (I know, far easier said then done!)