I've struggled with varying levels of depression my whole life. Mostly of the I'm grumpy and angry all the time variety of depression. Does anyone know of ANYTHING that can be taken while pregnant to increase serotonin levels? St. John's Wort, Sam-E, 5-HTP?
2006-12-28 05:42:56 · 13 answers · asked by Serendipity 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Well with your hormones going ever which way during pregnancy I don't think your able to take anything. I would let your doc know how your feeling and he could let you know what you can take or do. I know when I felt like that i took me a nice bath or took a walk got some fresh air. good luck sweetie I have been were your at.
2006-12-28 05:47:34 · answer #1 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A psychiatrist is likely to prescribe anti-depressants only in very serious cases where the mother is a danger to herself. I believe St. John's Wort and other homeopathic remedies are not recommended for pregnant/nursing women but your doctor can counsel you on this.
Prenatal vitamins have a good dose of B vitamins which can help your overall mood. Exercise and enough sleep also help your serotonin levels.
If you are depressed during your pregnancy, you are also predisposed to post-partum depression. Get yourself a great counselor and hang in there. I also suffer from life-long depression and I know it's tough.
2006-12-28 05:59:15 · answer #2 · answered by eli_star 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 4 children and know that you can take anti depressants while pregnant, but I would not take anything even over the counter until speaking with your ob. Every pregnancy is different and you never know what may hurt your baby. Your ob should be able to give you some good advice for prescription and over the counter meds that will work for your depression and still keep you and your baby healthy. Good luck with your new bundle of joy.
2006-12-28 05:55:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would talk to your doctor about it. He'll know what's safe and what's not. He may be able to prescribe something, that works wonders, and is also completely safe for baby.
On second thought, pregnancy can change an awful lot, including your moods. I've suffered from depression, of some degree or another, most of my life. I only recently started taking medication for it. However, I was never anywhere near as irritable or depressed while I was pregnant.
Talk to your OB, he or she will know better than we'll be able to tell you. Plus, I would trust the word of an MD, when it comes to something as important as your baby.
2006-12-28 05:51:31 · answer #4 · answered by Patty O' Green 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually a lot of women think that herbs and such are OK to take while pregnant. Most are not. I would suggest talking with your doctor before taking anything. They can prescribe medicines that will help but only if they know there is a problem. Good luck
2006-12-28 05:48:56 · answer #5 · answered by Mrs. Always Right 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, do not take st-john's worth.... It is a herb and while there is no medical proof of this, there were many cases where women claimed it made them abort.
A lot of doctors will prescribe celexa, commonly used to treat depression and anxiety. It does not go through the placenta and is safe to take.
Consult your doctor and and he can answer any questions you might have.
Do not take NOTHING that is not prescribed by the doctor.
2006-12-28 05:48:47 · answer #6 · answered by Jojo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm really not sure of herbal remedies, I would talk to your doctor, there are a variety of prescription medicines that can be taken for depression while pregnant. It sucks, I know, cause I have suffered from it, and your hormones only make it worse. Also, hope you are getting counseling. Good luck, hon.
2006-12-28 05:47:50 · answer #7 · answered by zoe and skylar's mommy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you need to talk to your doc..They can help you.. I dont think you can take any ati depressiants when prgnant however maybe some consuling will help then after you had your baby you can get somthing becuse if your depressest now your more then likly going to have post pardom depression// so at your next appt talk with your doc and see what they can do for you
2006-12-28 05:49:45 · answer #8 · answered by Heather O 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to call a physician, only they can help you or the pharmacist may have some ideas but being pregnant he would also say to speak to a physician.
2006-12-28 05:49:22 · answer #9 · answered by Kat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You absolutely need to consult your doctor before you take anything - especially homeopathic remedies - you have no idea how they may affect the fetus.
2006-12-28 06:03:01 · answer #10 · answered by chicchick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋