i was on the depro shot when i got pregnant and my bf in the past years has been on bipolar and depression meds even though he isnt bipolar what are the possible side effects that would be harmful to the baby like any birthdefects. I only had one shot it was my first and im only about 1 1/2 months along but i really need to know the risk so i can decide what to do
2007-08-24 12:23:32 · 4 answers · asked by ashley 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
To really know for sure you need to see your doctor. I worked as a RN for 20 years and I can't say for sure. This relates to the Depro shot.
As far as your b/f being on medications, I have never heard of medications affecting a man's sperm. So you should be OK there. But, since you have to talk to a doctor ASAP to find out about the Depro shot, you might as well ask about your b/f's medications as well.
There is another concern about your baby that you need to check into. You say that your b/f is on antidepressant medication and meds for Bipolar disorder but that he is not bipolar. I worked as a RN in psych for 20 years and never heard of a doctor prescribing meds for Bipolar Disorder for someone who didn't have Bipolar disorder.
How do you know that your b/f doesn't have Bipolar Disorder? Is it because he said so? Many people who have Bipolar Disorder are in "denial" about their illness, it's a symptom of the illness.
If your b/f has Bipolar disorder and he is the father of your baby, your baby could inherit the disease, because it's a genetic disorder. Please get this checked out.
I hope that something I have said has helped. My best wishes to you and your baby.
2007-08-24 12:45:29 · answer #1 · answered by Smartassawhip 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The first trimester is the most important one. Talk to your docotr and let him know exactly what the medication was and how much. Stop taking it all right now because constant medication could definetely harm your baby.
2007-08-24 19:35:57 · answer #2 · answered by cstinkerbell6969 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There is no risk the baby will be fine, I took anit depressants most of my pregnancy and we were both ok.
2007-08-24 19:51:09 · answer #3 · answered by wantajeannie 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
ask your ob/gyn they know alot about those things or know where to find out.
2007-08-24 19:33:38 · answer #4 · answered by amazonwoman1970 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋