i think i may have antenatal depression. i was on prozac for depression before i was pregnant but stopped as soon as i found out as they said it could harm the baby.thing is im just not coping with everything. ive got hyperemisis and SPD, the combination of which leaves me feeling exhausted, frustrated and constantly in pain, i try to keep positive, like, its only 14 weeks left but i was out today and struggling to walk on my crutches and i was stuck on this long road with nowhere to rest and i was just sobbing so hard, i just hated my baby at that moment, i was seriously thinking, i cant do this, i want someone to take it out of me right now, i want my body back. i feel so guilty for feeling like this but the feelings are comming more and more and i feel normal less and less, im just so sad most of the time, with occasional lifts that dont last long. i could cope with all the physical stuff if i felt like i was getting something good but i feel so apathetic toward the baby most of the time and its scary cos i bonded so well with him earlier on. sorry to go on so much but i dont know what to do anymore.
It sounds like you are really haviing a rough time, and it is your doctor's DUTY to help you!!!! Depression can certainly be treated during pregnancy! Prozac has never been found to "harm" babies, althought it is not the best choice while breastfeeding. Both Zoloft and Paxil are safe during pregnancy AND breastfeeding. Took Zoloft myself during my last two pregnancies and BF years and neither the babies nor I had ANY problems. Thousands of womyn have taken these during pregnancy and lactation, both these drugs are rated Pregnancy Risk "B" which is about as safe as a drug can get (virtually NO drugs get an "A" rating.) Untreated depression IS dangerous, more dangerous than some "assumed risk" with NO proof from what we know is good treatment. I am sorry you are going through such a difficult pregnancy. Seeing an OB and a Psychiatrist from a Teaching University hospital will give you a better chance of seeing someone who is up on the newest data. Your doctor SHOULD have a copy of Briggs (Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation) and Thomas Hale (Medications in Mother's Milk) both of which "OK" many antidepressants during pregnancy and lactation. If your doctor does NOT have these books, what the hell is he doing???? These books are basically mandatory for practicing Obstetrics! If your doctor is this out of date about something like this, what ELSE doesn't he know? Time to do an evaluation of your HCP and probably change Doctors! You DESERVE the best care available. NO good doctor ignores depresssion, it is a serious illness and NEEDS to be treatted. There ARE safe treatments during pregnancy and lactation, and if your doctor can't treat you, please find someone who can. My suggestion is to go to a big teaching hospital. PM me if you want. I hope you can get the good care you deserve.
