Posted by Krazy Kat on January 7, 2002, at 14:37:12
In reply to Re: Pregnancy and meds, posted by Cindylou on January 7, 2002, at 12:43:22
Cindy:
You've voiced concerns very similar to mine. I'm getting ready to try for a first child, and I am Bipolar. Up to even a few months ago, I would have agreed with jm. But after doing some reading and talking to my docs, I think I will stay on at least a small dose of Prozac and perhaps Lamictal t/o.
My pdoc pointed out that a depressed or manic expectant mother can be very dangerous to the baby as well.
Prozac falls into the C category, which I believe means that they don't have any studies with pregnant women.
My feeling is that if a low dose can help me be more stable t/o the pregnancy, it's worth it. Afterall, we all know how your emotions affect your health.
- K.
poster:Krazy Kat
thread:64904
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20020103/msgs/89196.html