May have major depression and I'm pregnant, should I take medication for depression while pregnant??

[Willibefine]

It was my first Counselling session and my counselor told me I have major depression and that I should speak to my gynecologist about it and refer me to a psychiatrist for medication. I'm nervous about taking medication while pregnant scared I'll effect my baby. I'm feeling may be I'm not depressed I'm just lazy.. all my life I've been lazy at times.. but the counselor after asking series of question about my life says I've had depression from my teenage years on and off and it has just gotten worst and will only get worst if I don't treat it, and it's better for me to take medication coz post part I'm depression could be the worst. Now I'm not sure if I have to get second opinion, Or push my lazy butt and do chores. If anyone's taken medication during pregnancy and does it help and if the baby is fine .. please let me know. Thanks.

Hi this is willibefine.. I suffered tremendously through severe depression. It was indeed a dark time and can’t really even understand what I was going through now when I look back.. it’s all foggy! Now I’m four months postpartum abs have my beautiful 4month old LO! And I’m in a good place... for all going through depression, bipolar, anxiety or any mental illness, I definitely applaud to come out here and share your feelings.. coz it is not easy but I want to tell you a good news.. this time will pass! I promise. Talk to your gynecologist and be transparent about how you are feeling.. I did that coz I didn’t have any other choice then.. and guess what she helped.. medication does miracles .. I started with Zoloft 50 mg during whole of my pregnancy and postpartum increased it to Zoloft 100mg it was a gradual help .. one step at a time that I felt good. Now I feel so good.. I’m here . In the present.. it feels unreal. Phew! Please trust me And seek medical help. Depression is like a diseases that should be seriously treated. I’m a living proof that things will get better for each one of you too. I wish I can help atleast one of y’all to seek medical help.. and cure! Love ya .. hang on.. tomorrow is beautiful.