Posted by jeninco on October 22, 2006, at 1:01:41 [reposted on October 22, 2006, at 16:53:45 | original URL]
In reply to Re:withdrawl comments redirected, posted by joslynn on October 20, 2006, at 15:49:30
There are ADs that are considered safe enough for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers. I think zoloft is the drug of choice. Yes, being med-free is the optional choice, but if you are struggling with depression during a pregnancy and are unable to take care of yourself sufficently, med-free is NOT the best answer for you and your baby. Same as post-partum. Tons of women suffer from post-partum depression after the baby comes along and do nothing about it for the good of the baby. (I was one of those) Luckily for me things didn't escalate to something horrible, but I shouldn't have waited so long to get help. I spent a lot of time being unhappy and not being the best mother.
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