Re: Antidepressants or anxiety meds ok ... Thanks to Dr. Shanahan.

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Thanks again.

At Sun, 3 Oct 1999, Kelly Shanahan, MD wrote: >
>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
>
>Replies are for educational purposes only. They do not take the place of a consultation with your own doctor, nor do they construe any doctor-patient relationship.
>Private e-mails WILL NOT be answered due to the fact that I am answering this question after my baby is in bed and I do need some sleep myself! Plus, my husband is getting jealous of the computer.
>

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