should i start anti depression my dr prescribe me prozac and

I started Zoloft during my 13th week of pregnancy because my anxiety got so bad I was not sleeping at all & was constantly having panic attacks. Sure, I would much rather not be on meds during pregnancy, but I have to say I am very happy with my decision. I was told by all doctors involved that u can breastfeed on it, & it was recommended I stay on because I am at a big risk for postpartum depression. If meds have helped u in the past, then certainly think about going on them. There r lots of people who disagree with taking meds during pregnancy & breastfeeding, but also u have to consider ur mental state & how unhealthy that is & how it is affecting ur pregnancy and/or ability to care for ur new baby. I believe that untreated severe anxiety was worse for my baby than the zoloft is, which is why I went on. Good luck to you!

I took an antidepressant while carrying my first baby. Even though baby did not need the medicine (which it will get if ur taking it) I was in serious need of it I would scream & cry when my husband would leave the house(I tried to keep it hidden from him) I was a nutcase. The med did help though it created problems of its own. (reduces sexual desire) which put a strain on the relationship.This was 10 yrs ago. I survived,my 9 yr old has no evident health problems from me taking it & my husband was very great through it all. HOWEVER I do suggest that u make an appt. to talk to some kind of therapist. Medicine by itself is not the answer. You have to take control of ur own feelings & attitude, a therapist can help ,at least buy a book on dealing with depression if therapy is not an option. Get yourself better, PLEASE, baby is depending on you!! Oh ps I have breastfed all three of mine, u can take antidepressants while breastfeeding just make sure the Dr. knows about it. He might want to start u out with the lowest dosing.

Its not recommended to breastfeed while taking SSRI is (thats the family of meds that Prozac is in) because it can be passed on to the baby in the breastmilk. But if you think you're depression is bad enough that you need the meds, then take them. Breastfeeding is great but its not worth avoiding taking the meds if you're just gonna be miserable without taking it.