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Originally Posted by smadams
...but I have worries about me. I am bipolar and am looking at starting the journey very soon, but my concern is if I can't be on my meds, how I am going to react in the long run. It's there any one else that has had this concern? And what was the overall consensus and result? It is my only real worry at this point. Wanting to be mentally healthy for my child and husband during the whole process.
Not to worry, I will be having a conversation with my Dr as well.
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There are lots of options for you....
- going off meds permanently
- going off meds before and during pregnancy only
- going off meds for first three months of pregnancy
- returning to meds as soon as you give birth
- change to medications that are safer during pregnancy
- increasing other coping strategies while off meds (therapy or more frequent therapy)
Chances are though, that you will not be able to breastfeed if you are on medication.