Taking medication?

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Hi everyone a little background as I need support.
I have literally an amazing life. A beautiful home, wonderful son, and a husband that we occasionally argue but we make it work lol. I had horrible PPA/PPD with my last son and I waited MONTHS before getting help and once I took the medication I felt SO much better. 
I’m scared to take medication while pregnant but I REALLY need it. Like desperately. I’m anxious about everything, crying daily, I randomly almost had a panic attack thinking about this baby even though we have an amazing setup. Im just…. Anxious and depressed. Im worried that I’m going to go through post partum psychosis and lose my mind, although that’s rare. Im scared about the craziest things. Like really. 
Has anyone had to be on antidepressants or anti anxiety meds while pregnant? How are your babies now? I want to take something, I just want to hear experiences. 
Thank you!

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Took lexapro my entire first pregnancy and she’s perfect. Still taking it now with my second pregnancy. I had a long discussion with my provider before starting to try for my first and honestly after that, felt so much more comfortable in my decision to stay on my medications. Maternal mental health is so important.  For what it’s worth, Zoloft has been the most widely studied if that eases your mind and is an option for you.

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Took Lexapro with my first and she’s the most amazing, dazzling little girl - literally delights everyone she meets. Started with the Lexapro when I was doing IVF to help with the anxiety, and have stayed on it since - it’s made my negative reactions to things so much more tame. Pregnant again and definitely staying on it.

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Obviously consult your physician but I have been on Zoloft almost 15 years and through 2 pregnancies. I have never had a doctor raise concern during pregnancy. Works very well for me

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I would talk to a psychiatrist or pharmacist about the safety of different meds in pregnancy. If there are none that are safe or you'd prefer to be med free then look into talking therapies as some have as good outcomes as meds. Definitely seek help and soon as your mental health is important to you and your whole family. Best of luck!

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Personally, I would consult a naturopath to design an anxiety-reducing diet and also a therapist to address mental tools to use. Your mental health is so important,  and there are a lot of options other than medication. Even increased exercise influences your brain chemicals to ease anxiety and improve endorphin production, are there any prenatal yoga or meditation classes available to you?

Taking medication?

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