Posted by summerflowers on January 23, 2006, at 12:31:27
In reply to Re: Here's an article, posted by Laurie Beth on January 23, 2006, at 7:34:29
> "Depression wont harm your baby."
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> And this assertion, which contradicts all available evidence, is based on......?
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> As to the breastfeeding, med safety varies. If you're on a low dose of Zoloft, for example, Zoloft won't even be found in your exclusively breastfed baby's blood; on a high dose of Zoloft, trace amounts may be found, but they don't accumulate in a full-term baby's blood. Other meds have varying safety records and amount of evidence supporting same.
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> Laurie (breastfed #1 while on Zoloft, from 3 months to 3.5 years - now a happy, extremely intelligent 6-year-old; took Zoloft throughout pregnancy, and Wellbutrin during first trimester, with #2, and have so far breastfed her for 12 months while taking first Zoloft, then Wellbutrin; happy, healthy baby reaching all developmental milestones at the appropriate times)
>everyone is different,and everybodys body handles psychiactric drugs differently.These scientific trails dont really know as much as they make out,because they keep coming up with new findings contradicting what they previously "thought".I was on prozac with 2 pregnancies and I miscarried which is not something iv usually done,so for me this was telling me something.An unborn baby has its whole life in front of it,it is our job to keep it safe,especially as it is growing,which is something you have done well so far.Im sure alot of babies are absolutly fine,but as everybody is different,there is still a risk which doctors dont say much about.I believe depression during pregnancy causing damage is a myth,how many pregnant mothers have suffered grief caused by a partner/husband that died,or sadness caused by natural disasters or other causes?I suffered SEVERE depression with my last baby,during the last few weeks a spiritual lady healed my feelings toward the whole situation,and me and my baby are the closest we could be (he is my 5th).He is so HAPPY,and so alert,cheeky,content,and intellegent,hes buetifull.I just think you should have both sides thats all.Everyones opinion varies,and in the end you have to decide.I feel if you can get through the weeks ahead,the most important time is after the baby is born,to treat yourself.Is it your first baby?
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