Comments on: Treating Depression in Pregnant Women

By: Jane Chin, Ph.D.

Jane Chin, Ph.D. — Fri, 06 May 2011 16:02:18 +0000

Hi Erin, are you off medication with the supervision of a medical professional? Because I’d never recommend that. I think there are specialists – ob/gyn and psychiatrists who are familiar with pregnancy issues with medication and concerns of women who are looking to be pregnant or are pregnant – and they can help you with a course of action that is safe for both you and your child. You’re taking the medications to keep YOU and your child *safe*, at least this is how I see it. I realize there are concerns with drugs passing through to the child, but this is where working with specialists who know what they’re doing and have this experience is critical.

By: Erin Greene

Erin Greene — Fri, 06 May 2011 15:43:04 +0000

Hi
Im pretty knew to the whole pregnant thing, but i have wanted to be a mommy for so long. I suffer from Bipolar disorder and have quit taking my medications for it and OCD, and my Codependency issues. I am scared for my child at the same time, because i don’t want to pass these things to my baby. Is there anything i can do?

By: Jane Chin, Ph.D.

Jane Chin, Ph.D. — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:10:41 +0000

the best way to reply when a friend says “I personally never had a burning desire to have children” is, “I see…” or something similar. If you want, you can add, “… tell me more!” to that.

some people want children, some people don’t, and whether one has a burning desire for children may be a matter of personal preference, and values and certain life experiences that have made them decide this.

By: jrwrestling

jrwrestling — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:37:16 +0000

What�s the best way to reply when a friend says, �I personally never had a burning desire to have children?

By: Jane Chin, Ph.D.

Jane Chin, Ph.D. — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:56:11 +0000

Karena, you may want to call child protective services and ask for guidance; I think they may give you helpful advice on what to do.

By: Karena Busch

Karena Busch — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 21:05:56 +0000

Hello, I need help on how to Institutionalize my daughter after she has baby. I feel she is at risk for herself and the baby. She has Bipolar Disorder, ADHD and ODD.I fear for this unborn child and do not want anything to happen to a precious baby that did not ask for all of this. My daughter is no longer taking meds, living from place to place, drinks liquor and smokes marijuania. So how do I go about to get her instituitonalized and baby out of her care??? Thank you all for your responses-Karena

By: Jane Chin, Ph.D.

Jane Chin, Ph.D. — Sat, 31 May 2008 13:45:38 +0000

Sarah:

I’d see your doctor ASAP!!!!

There is a possibility that you may need to resume taking antidepressants, and that you may also be experiencing withdrawal symptoms from stopping your antidepressant.

By: sarah cairns

sarah cairns — Wed, 28 May 2008 09:22:55 +0000

hi im 29 yrs old,27weeks pregnant with my third child,i need help. it all started when i got pregnant with my first child,i started 2 feel really low and thinking stupid thoughts.i was crying alot,feeling like i wanted it all to end,everything seemed 2 get on top of me i couldnt cope with anything. anyway i didnt do anything about it,my daughter was born she was gorgeous,such a good baby. but then i got pregnant with my second child and things didnt improve 4 me i was just getting worse but still didnt do anything bout it cause i felt i couldnt i was feeling really bad. anyway my second daughter was born,she 2 was the same as her sister they r the best. well my partner couldnt cope with me so he decided we needed help so he rang our local gp and made appointment,i was refered to the hospital 2 see a pyscollogist,they put me on antidepresence and i was on them 4 about 3 years. well i have recently been taken off them and im getting worse again,i getting really hard 2 live with,my children must hate me cause all i do is have a go at them,i cant cope again i hate my life,i wish things was better.if it wasnt 4 my children i feel i would of ended it a long time ago pls help me

By: nikki

nikki — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 12:33:00 +0000

I had physical relation from last 5-6years, even i had taken pills72 so many tuimes,, and some times my period dates had also fluctuate.,,,,are they giving any troble at the time of pregnancy??????

By: Dionne

Dionne — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 01:07:24 +0000

I’m 26 weeks pregnant with my third child and have just been diagnosed with anxiety disorder. I was beginning to have more and more episodes of inconsolable crying. Eventually, last week the episodes worked themselves up to thoughts of harming myself. My OB suggested going to the local hospital for further evaluation. The hospital suggested a voluntary stay in their psychiatric ward. The Dr. started me on Seroquel. After 5 days in the hospital, I have left on 25 mg of Seroquel 3 times a day with 150 mg at night. I have extreme guilt and fear about taking this medication during pregnancy but I know it is better then the absolute despair and thoughts of suicide. The really strange part of all of this was the onset has begun during pregnancy; I do not have a history of this type of disorder. It’s been almost a week on the medication and I’m slowly starting to feel myself again, but there is still the fear of all the unknowns (i.e. getting through the rest of the pregnancy, postpartum, and how the baby will fair). Any thoughts or advice would be greatly appreciated.