High Blood Pressure and Depression with pregnancy...
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High Blood Pressure and Depression with pregnancy...
| Fri, 09-16-2011 - 10:40pm |
So I know you're out there - someone who's wondering the same things as me or someone who maybe has the answers...
I wanted some input on two things:
1. I prefer not to go into too much detail; but long story short I have a congenital heart defect and high blood pressure. My doctor says I'll be fine to carry a pregnancy but obviously will need to be closely monitored.
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Just checked out this link:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/antidepressants/DN00007
And Wellbutrin is the only one with no established risks; is that what you're taking? If it were me I would probably stay on it in that case. Battling depression during pregnancy sounds like a really bad idea. Even though the Mayo Clinic at that link says pregnancy doesn't make depression worse, I find that hard to believe with all the hormones involved.
Wellbutrin is what I am taking but it still scares me. I know without a doubt that I will have to take blood pressure medication while pregnant so adding more and more medications to the mix just worries me (even if the doc's say its ok).
Here's the thing with your conditions - it is FAR BETTER to treat them than to leave them untreated.
Jules - Happily married and Momma to DS, DD and expecting our Caboose Baby 11/24/2012
The members on there could tell you about their experiences with depression while being pregnant.
Melissa
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