Medication Worries

[PinkHank]

Hi all.

Without going into too much detail I am on medication for Anxiety and Panic Attacks, I have been on it for several years and it has really helped me. Before we started trying I went to see the Doctor to see if it was best to stay on the medication or to come off. It was a hard decision but we came to a mutual agreement that it woud be better for me and the baby if I stayed on it. The pro's outweighed the cons.

I have been told of some side effects, such as the baby having to "ween" off the medication when its born, and also premature labour and the baby needing alittle bit of care for a day or so. BUT... My Doctor and the Consultant I am under said they have known women that have had babies in the same situation and there were no complications at all.

I am glad I am on the medication as I feel happy, and stable with no anxiety or panic attacks, which I am told in the long run would be a hell of a lot worse for the baby and me. Which I know it would. But at the same time I am still worried that me being on the medication will cause the baby any discomfort.

I have also been advised not to breastfeed, for obvious reasons. So I will be bottle feeding.

Is anyone else in a similar situation? I am just wondering how you feel? If you are in the same boat and don't want to post about it but want to talk, then feel free to private message me.

x

 

[midnight]

hi hun i have no advice but didnt want to read and run
xx

 

[xx emma xx]

Well I am starting on medication as soon as baby is born for my anxiety. I will be taking prozac and won't be breastfeeding for this reason. I only decided the other week that it was a good idea for me to take medication. The doc basically said to me there was no point in me starting them at 37 weeks because most women have there dosage lowered at that point to ween baby off it. I think its quite common though so don't worry xxx

 

[HeppiBean]

My GP took me off my medication and referred me to a mental health midwife who's referred me to a psychiatrist... So I'm afraid I can't help you hun... :/ xx

 

[pinkymum]

I haven't been in your situation but I know a few people who have been on anti depressants whilst pregnant and there baby is fine. X x x x