I had my first 2 children without medication because I was pregnant before I accepted my diagnosis. I did horribly with one pregnancy and post postpartum and OK with the other. When I accidentally became pregnant with my third child, I was taking Lamictal, Abilify, and Klonapin. I was already manic and sleeping less than 4 hours per night, the hormones only amplified my symptoms. I wanted to come off of my meds altogether but my pdoc convinced me otherwise. I was already a mess on medication. I did come off of the Klonapin because I feared the baby would become addicted to it (although my pdoc advised me that it was only an issue in the third trimester and wanted me to stay on it for the sleep). Between the middle and end of my pregnancy I lost touch with reality and actually took Lithium in my pregnancy. My pdoc (a new one who is LESS liberal with medication in pregnancy) prescribed it because she said the major issues with Lithium and pregnancy occur in the first trimester. She felt I had no choice. So, I took Lamictal and a couple other meds and I have a happy, healthy 16 month old baby. Now, I was and am devastated that I was not able to nurse, especially after nursing my other two for more than a year. The two doctors I saw had conflicting opinions about breastfeeding on Lamictal. The first said he would recommend it (why I sought a second opinion and changed pdocs) and the second did not recommend it. Both agreed that it would be a terrible decision for me not to take lamictal and the other meds during my pregnancy and all of the medication decisions were made because my doctors felt like they were requirements because of my condition. It is a tough decision. I would listen to your pdoc and weigh your options carefully. Pregnancy can wreak serious havok on your illness so please consider that in your decision. Despite my medications and all of my help, I ended up hospitalized when my daughter was 8 weeks. It was tough. I wish you all of the best in your decision.