Posted by jm on January 7, 2002, at 14:02:22
In reply to Re: Effexor Withdrawal and Pregnancy, posted by jm on December 27, 2001, at 16:49:27
I don't know what the best choice is for you Cindy but if I was actually planning my next pregnacy, I would completely cleanse my body of any toxins and hopefully have an incredible support group (most importantly, your doctor and your partner - if you are single, don't have another because it is your present child who will suffer most). No matter how safe they say the meds are for the fetus, it is still drugs flowing through your blood stream and ultimitely the child's. Who knows what they will discover 10 or even twenty years from now after all, there was a time when women could give birth and then light up a cigarette immediately afterwards while breast feeding the baby (although women were told formula was the healthier way to go).
Being aware of what you will very likely go through is something that will probably be your biggest ally. I really do understand how hard it is for someone with depression or bipolar to go through such an awful thing but give your new baby the best chance at life that you can. If you have to, take a vacation to the psych ward.
Good luck with your pregnacy and however you decide to do it!
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