Home / Community / TTC Newbies

Antidepressants and TTC

Stephanie • Sat, Jun 13

Hi everyone!

I'm new to Glow so bear with me as I don't know many of the acronyms :)

I was started on antidepressants about 6 months ago for anxiety, depression, and panic attacks. The medication has helped me tremendously. Now that my husband and I are going to start TTC in the next month, I am concerned about the medication I am on.

I am currently taking 150mg of Zoloft, prescribed by my psychiatrist. He said that once I have a positive pregnancy test, he can simply wean me off the medication.

Has anyone had experience with antidepressants, or Zoloft specifically? I have heard from others that the benefits of taking Zoloft during pregnancy are greater than the level of risk of birth defects, and having unmanaged depression and anxiety during pregnancy can be dangerous as well.

I feel that I do need the medication but also know that taking antidepressants during pregnancy has led to some increase in birth defects.

Any thoughts or advice would be awesome!

Thanks :)

Comment