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Re: Antidepressants or anxiety meds ok to take while trying to get pg?

From: Kelly Shanahan, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 3 Oct 1999 13:14:38 -0500 (CDT)

At Sat, 2 Oct 1999, Julie wrote: >
>I am wondering if it is advisable to take any antidepressants or anxiety
>mediations while trying to get pregnant again? I have had 2 mc this
>year, and I am not handling this 2nd one any better than the first. I
>am having a hard time dealing with day-to-day life. I want to get
>pregnant again as soon as I can, but there is some testing being done
>first to see why I am miscarrying. In the meantime, I feel I may need
>some help. I don't want to hurt any chances of becoming pregnant again,
>if I am able, but if taking any meds won't hinder anything, I would
>consider them. Thanks for any advice.

Your feelings are normal -- depression is common after miscarriage, as it is after any other loss. Allow yourself to grieve and suround yourself with supportive people.

As far as antidepressants go, SSRIs like Prozac seem to be okay to use while trying -- and during -- pregnancy. Ask your doctor about this, and also consider counseling to help you deal with your feelings.

Once you become pregnant, you will probably have a mix of excitement and fear that can be quite unnerving. I know I did after my second miscarriage. Those feelings are normal too. A lot of us here on this forum have been where your are now -- the ability to express your fears can be very therapeutic.

I wish you peace -- and a beautiful baby. 

--
Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG


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