15+5 and bipolar - medication worries

[EmilyDawn9]

I ditched all of my meds as soon as I found out we had been successful in becoming pregnant. I did this because I know how dangerous they can be for baby.
But I am getting a lot of pressure from various medical professionals, some supporting my move, some saying I should be medicated and I just don't know what to do.

I don't want to be enforcing these chemicals on my baby, and I am just about coping without the meds so should I stick to my gut instinct and refuse to take medication? so torn! I'm a first time mum-to-be and just want to do what's best for bump.

It's your body and you know how you feel without the meds. If you feel your coping and doing ok then try to be honest with your doctors and explain this.
Pre ttc I was taking a drug to keep my neurological condition stable but found out it can cause growth abnormalities in the baby. I took the research to my doctors and explained why I wanted to stop taking it. It's a risk, I'm having to undergo different interventions instead and being monitored closely too. My neuro is not totally comfortable with it but supports my right to chose.
He does try to convince me each time I see him, that the meds are a better treatment for me. But I'd rather risk myself than have my baby born with difficulties that I would blame myself for.
Honestly it is your decision and if you are making it in an informed and rational way the most the doctors can do is try to persuade you otherwise. :).