Mental health & pregnancy
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I felt the same way but I have felt so guilty for not receiving the help I needed with my daughter and not being as present as I should’ve been. So this time around I asked for help and found a med safe for pregnancy and breastfeeding and I feel amazing. I still have rough days but the good ones far outweigh it. If you’re already feeling that way I applaud you for realizing that you may need extra help and that’s totally okay.
I’ve stayed on my meds through this pregnancy with the oversight of my psychiatrist and obstetrician. It’s better that I stay well than risk becoming ill which can be more harmful for the baby. I take quetiapine and escitalopram. I was on lithium but my levels dropped so low due to pregnancy I decided to stop taking it so I have the option to breast feed if I want to. Don’t forget that you being well is the most important thing and don’t feel guilty if you feel like you need to go back on meds. X
While some meds have risks during pregnancy, it's much better to take them if you really need them. Your mental health can affect the baby if it's really intense while you're pregnant.
I’m bipolar and stayed on latuda this whole pregnancy. Last time, I went off my anti psychotics because they weren’t safe with pregnancy and my mental health tanked entirely.
I was on anti depressants the whole of my first pregnancy. I was on sertraline that can cause mild addiction and heart defects in newborns. My little girl was born unbelievably healthy and is 1 on Sunday. I remember hearing a medical professional say "if the mother needs to take the meds then she should take the meds". If it means you can function better than what you are now even if it's bearly then I'd really be considering it. I forgot to take prenatals too but not had any issues with it. My midwife said to take them if I can but not to worry if I forget. You've got this Mama ❤️