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Prozac During Pregnancy

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Hi Girls.

Since my last BFN/IVF cycle I've been thinking alot about the aftermath. I've been living with Depression for 13 years now and both failed IVF cycles felt scarily like a bad depressive episode. That scares the H#ll out of me. A relapse scares the h#ll out of me. So I've been thinking that maybe the next time we "try" I'll stay on my meds...the ones that have kept me even for 13 years.

All of my doctors (my shrink included) and girlfriends say that I should be off any anti depressant if I am going to get pregnant. But each doctor has told me that if at any time the depression becomes unbearable that it poses more of a threat then the medication to any fetus.

So I'm wondering...how do you all feel? And has anyone here heard of Dr. Shosh? (http://drshosh.com/about/) She's written a book titled "Prozac and Pregnangy".

I'm tyring to use these "off cycles" to gather information so I can make a really informed decision. Any help you ladies can provide is always appreciated.

Thanks!

Lisa

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9/08-1/09- 4 Clomid Cycles All  BFN

IVF # 1 - 4/16/09 - Started BCP  5/1/09 - Started Lupron and 3rd week of BCP - 5/11 Started Follistim 6/5 it's a BFP!!! Beta # 2 and 3 Didn't rise enough...M/C 7/4/09 I never knew you but I love and miss you already.

IVF # 2 - Started BCP 9/8/09 - Started Lupron 9/22 - Follistim Injections started 10/1 - ER 10/13 - ET 10/18

 

                     

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I don't have experience with Prozac at all, much less during pregnancy, but I think if you ask this question on our Pregnancy & Depression/Mental Illness message board, some of the members there may be able to give you some suggestions and share their own stories with you.

CMAmyD :)

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Thank you Amy. I'll check it out!

Lisa

My Blog http://gotnewsforyou.wordpress.com/

TTC Since Nov 2007        

9/08-1/09- 4 Clomid Cycles All  BFN

IVF # 1 - 4/16/09 - Started BCP  5/1/09 - Started Lupron and 3rd week of BCP - 5/11 Started Follistim 6/5 it's a BFP!!! Beta # 2 and 3 Didn't rise enough...M/C 7/4/09 I never knew you but I love and miss you already.

IVF # 2 - Started BCP 9/8/09 - Started Lupron 9/22 - Follistim Injections started 10/1 - ER 10/13 - ET 10/18

 

                     

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You're welcome.  I wish you the best of luck with TTC. 

CMAmyD :)

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Hi & welcome! I am so glad that Amy provided you w/a link.
I cl on the Anxiety board & we've had several women who required antidepressants throughout their pregnancies. I am happy to report they delivered healthy babies! Usually, I think psychiatrists do the best job @ prescribing meds. However, in recent years, more & more of our boardies have depended upon their OB/GYN's to do the prescribing. They have the experience & training in this very sensitive area. They know what meds are safest for growing babies.
There are times that women need to take a risk. Especially when anxiety or depression rears it's ugly head. Babies are very much affected by their mom's mental state. Since I had an awful time w/post partum depression, I wanted you to know that this is a big concern when women already have the tendency towards depression. I had a rough few months after delivery. I wish I could have been more *present* & involved in my baby's care. I know she was well taken care of by my mom & my hubby. But... I missed a lot of those firsts that can never be recovered.
We all do the best we can for our children. You are doing your best. It's heartening to me that you are concerned & gaining as much info as you can before problems arise. I wish you the best of luck in TTC. (((hugs))) jan

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