I got a hold of the OB, and my first appointment is Thursday :D I'm excited. We'll find out exactly how far along I am, and more general information about how to care for myself during
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To be honest, when you're on antidepressants, the doctor needs to be aware of your needs as well as the child's. Based on this, I'd be looking for another OB, because regardless, quitting cold turkey is worse for you on some meds than stepping down gradually. I hate doctors who don't understand this about medication, especially mind-altering medication
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Just did some research, and here's an article written by the Mayo clinic on taking antidepressants during pregnancy: Antidepressants: Safe during pregnancy? It makes several good points, and lists potential side effects for Celexa and other meds. I'd print this out and take it to your appointment.
All of them basically say the same thing; it differs between cases, but I can guarantee that quitting Celexa cold turkey is not a good idea at all. Stepping down I can get behind. Quitting cold turkey is just asking for trouble.
Well, the doctors basically told me to 'suck it up' till Thursday (My first OB app.), however, I've decided that my body is going through enough right now that the stress on the baby from MY mood swings, as well as how sick its making me is not worth it. I have read very FEW reports of Celexa doing harm to the baby (Except for rare cases of the lung thing), so I decided to start back on the Celexa till Thursday (A week isn't going to hurt anything, to be honest, I've been on it already for the entirety of my preg. sans this last week.) I'm taking a half dose (10mg) till thurs, and then I will figure it out
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I will say this....your OB is going to be a very important person on your life for the next few months, and having one that isn't easy to talk to, understanding, compassionate, and willing to listen to ALL your concerns and feedback is definitely NOT something you want to deal with in the coming months
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Thankfully, I havn't actually spoken to MY Ob yet, just her office staff, and one of the other dr. that works there. From what I've heard from her (A few of my friends go to her) shes very much an understanding person. I also chose her because shes around my age, and has an comforting smile.
I wanted to do a home birth, and had actually started researching it a few weeks ago before I even knew I was prego because thats what I wanted, however, now I feel like I Have no time to search for a mid-wife, or do any research with how far along I might actually be, and how many medical problems I have. I also have a lot of things that could cause complications during my preg, so I'm wondering if a home birth would really be the best course of actin for my baby, as well as me :( Otherwise, I would love a mid wife, instead of a dr.
I hope your feeling well aswell, and keep counting those days!
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Also, here's a CNN article on the topic: Is it OK to take antidepressants while pregnant? Definitely a good read.
And here's one from BabyCenter: Is it safe to take antidepressants during pregnancy?
All of them basically say the same thing; it differs between cases, but I can guarantee that quitting Celexa cold turkey is not a good idea at all. Stepping down I can get behind. Quitting cold turkey is just asking for trouble.
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I wanted to do a home birth, and had actually started researching it a few weeks ago before I even knew I was prego because thats what I wanted, however, now I feel like I Have no time to search for a mid-wife, or do any research with how far along I might actually be, and how many medical problems I have. I also have a lot of things that could cause complications during my preg, so I'm wondering if a home birth would really be the best course of actin for my baby, as well as me :( Otherwise, I would love a mid wife, instead of a dr.
I hope your feeling well aswell, and keep counting those days!
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