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ANTIDEPRESSANTS DURING PREGNANCY

66 replies

Krythia · 02/09/2006 17:44

I am 9 wks pregnant with my third - unplanned - and am in the midst of being treated for PND from my second, who is only 14 months. Doctor says my antidepressants (citalopram) are safe during pregnancy but not BF, and that I must change, but baby will be born jittery. Do any of you know of any antidepressants which you can take for both pregnancy and BF? I would like to change sooner rather than later. (please, no comments along the lines of 'just come off them' as I really can't, for the sake of the whole family)

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MoreTeaAnyone · 02/09/2006 18:00

Sorry no advice that would help you. Just wanted to say take care.

AnneB · 02/09/2006 18:11

Why are you having another child when you are still being treated for PND?

trinityrhino · 02/09/2006 18:27

hi krythia, I am in exactly the same posioton as you I am also on citalopram and pregnant again. As far asx I have been told citalopram is fine during pregnancy but there really isn't any that are deemed fine for both pregnancy and BF. I will have to do the same as you and change when the baby is born. I hope you are ok, I must admit I am feeling a little scared about trying to cope when the third LO comes along. Hope you didn't feel too hurt by anne's question

mumfor1standfinaltime · 02/09/2006 18:30

Helpful post from AnneB!

LucyJones · 02/09/2006 18:30

at AnnieB - OP says it was unplanned ffs

trinityrhino · 02/09/2006 18:31

are you saying it is a helpful post or not?
sorry being a bit dumb today, personally I think it was an exceedingly insensitive post

AnneB · 02/09/2006 18:34

sorry, missed the unplanned bit still interested to know though?

mumfor1standfinaltime · 02/09/2006 18:43

Trinityrhino - it's called sarcasm.

Just thought the reply from Anne B was a bit insensitive and not helpful to OP.
Question is about anti depressants not the reasons behind falling pg!

trinityrhino · 02/09/2006 18:45

soryy mumfor1stand final time (phew thats a handful of a name)

totally dumb and not functioning properly at all today

mumfor1standfinaltime · 02/09/2006 18:51

That's ok trinityrhino.

Not all of us can cope with motherhood and can need help from time to time. Give OP a break I say. Bumping post for more helpful input!

trinityrhino · 02/09/2006 18:56

bumping for supportive help

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Krythia · 02/09/2006 19:19

Moreteaanyone and trinity rhino thank you so much for the hugs and empathy. thanks mumsfor1etc for supportive retort. I am terrified of the prospect of the third, but trying not to panic on a daily basis, which I imagine is how you feel too, Trinity Rhino? Unjittery newborns are hard enough, but a jittery one too? OMG!!!!!

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trinityrhino · 02/09/2006 19:28

hmm sorry, forgot to mention that I had not been told about a 'jittery newborn'. lets' hope that it's not a definite side effect and if it is inevitable then hopefully not too bad at all.

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Krythia · 02/09/2006 19:50

when are you due, trinityrhino?

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trinityrhino · 02/09/2006 19:53

I'm a bit firther on than you,, I'm due on the 3rd of feb

my dd1, who's 6, desperately wants it to be another girl and I have no idea how dd2, who's going to be 21 months when it's born is going to react. 5 years gap between the other two is SUCH a different gap, I'm terrified to be honest

I'm hoping that it will be fine thouhg, apparently going from 2 to 3 is not that bad, let's hope its true

NotAnOtter · 02/09/2006 19:55

anneb stick to worthwhile comments please

Sorry no advice re ad's but hope all is well with you

divastrop · 02/09/2006 19:55

hi trinity,i dont know how to do links but if u look under 'feeling depressed' there are quite a few discussions on this topic.ive heard that prozac can also cause jiteriness in newborns,but i was on it in my last pg and it didnt cause any probs,and my gp said the risk is minimal.
anneb,should women who are suffering from depression stay away from willies altogether then?thats the only 100% reliable method of contraception i know of

trinityrhino · 02/09/2006 19:57

divastrop.....willies.....he he he sorry, not at all mature of me, I'm going to blame it on pregnancy hormones

AnneB · 02/09/2006 20:02

could be an idea divastrop! or maybe they should just use contraception. The thought of a tiny baby going through withdrawal isn't very pleasant, really, is it?

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Krythia · 02/09/2006 20:06

Shall be staying away from willies from now on!!! DH is off for the snip next month (ironically he was originally booked in for the day after I found out I was pregnant.....) Trinityrhino, there is 21 months between my ds1 and ds2 and the early stage was a lot better than I was anticipating.... ds1 loved putting nappies in the bin, getting out cotton wool etc. I know all children are different, but I hope that is of comfort. A great tip given to me by a mate with 3 was to get out all the baby stuff 6 weeks before baby was due, and let ds1 play with it until he was bored, and then when baby came home he was so over it!!! Would love to keep chatting about this - nice to know someone else is in the same boat.

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divastrop · 02/09/2006 20:11

fgs we are talking about antidepressants,not bloody heroin or crack cocaine.
what method of contraception apart from abstinance is 100% reliable?cos i want to know where i can get it!!
and i was on prozac in my last pg because i was suffering from ante-natal depression,i was fine before i got pg.

NotAnOtter · 02/09/2006 20:13

AnneB - mental health issues obviously dont affect you - dont comment on them

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Krythia · 02/09/2006 20:15

No, a tiny baby going through withdrawal isn't very nice, anneb, which was the whole pont of me trying to ask mumsnetters if they had any experience of any medication which IS safe. I will not get drawn into your comments about whter or not I should have got pregnant,the fact is that I am and am trying to find a solution to the problem, and will welcome other people's support and encouragement and experience in this area.

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trinityrhino · 02/09/2006 20:18

anneb, do you htink it was time you stepped away from this thread as you can't find a single supportive thing to say. you obviously have never suffered with your mental health, lucky you

MoreTeaAnyone · 02/09/2006 20:23

AnneB after the reaction to your first post, why are you still winding things up. Obviously the situation isn't ideal but you weren't there at the time, as far as I can tell. Krythia needs support not judgement. Good to know that your life is free from mistakes, errors and those shitty times of life that the rest of us have to deal with.

And to stop any confusion that definately was sarcasm.

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