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Juggalette Mommy January 14th 2010 03:20 AM
Can I B Pregnant AND On Bi Polar Meds..
 
I was wondering if u could b pregnant and i bi polar mediacation or if it would hurt the baby...

Through-Glass January 14th 2010 03:27 AM
Re: Can I B Pregnant AND On Bi Polar Meds..
 
Hey,

A lot of medications, especially those of the mood-altering kind, can cause harm to an unborn child. These chemicals can go straight to the developing brain and cause retarded growth, as well as an array of other issues.

I highly reccomend discussing what medications you are currently taking with your doctor, should you suspect that you are pregnant.

Take care.

Music January 14th 2010 03:27 AM
Re: Can I B Pregnant AND On Bi Polar Meds..
 
Some medication has the risk of hurting the baby, this is something you really would have to talk about with your doctor. You'd have to weigh the risks of being on or off your medication while pregnant, and if it's decided that you stay on your medication they might try a lower dose or a different medication that poses less of a risk.

Juggalette Mommy January 14th 2010 04:43 AM
Re: Can I B Pregnant AND On Bi Polar Meds..
 
k thanks.. wasnt sure..

delete January 14th 2010 07:24 AM
Re: Can I B Pregnant AND On Bi Polar Meds..
 
i am not planning on pregnancy for a long time, and i know this isnt my post, but i was wondering a similar thing: can you be pregnant and on anxiety or depression or anxiety/depression medication? just wondering if any1 knows... as for bi polar medications, definately ask a doctor before taking medications

LucyLouWho January 14th 2010 11:12 AM
Re: Can I B Pregnant AND On Bi Polar Meds..
 
On your first prenatal appointment, your doctor will usually ask what medications you're taking and, from there, discuss which ones are safe and which ones aren't.

J&M's Mommy January 15th 2010 11:35 PM
Re: Can I B Pregnant AND On Bi Polar Meds..
 
I was watching I am pregnant ... and Bipolar on Discovery Health and the woman on there had to go off some of her medications, but was allowed to take some medications. I do not know for sure on what medications you can/cannot take but your doctor would most likely work that out with you down to the last detail.

DeletedAccount71 January 16th 2010 06:11 PM
Re: Can I B Pregnant AND On Bi Polar Meds..
 
Any medication that messes with brain chemicals, including anxiety/depression medications, are potentially harmful to an unborn child. But as always, do consult your doctor on them just to be sure.


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