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Post partum depression and anxiety
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Joann
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Post partum depression and anxiety
I'm 3 months post partum. All of a sudden for the past 2 weeks, I've been really down and anxious. I just stopped the mini pill that my OB prescribed. I was on it for a month. In case the anxiety wasn't caused by the pill (meaning if it doesn't go away), I will ask my OB for medication.
My questions are: Can an OB prescribe anti anxiety meds or do I need a psychiatrist? Also, for those who went on meds- what meds are ok with breastfeeding and what are the side effects? I know some cause weight gain and I'm trying to avoid gaining more than 10 lbs.
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Posted 7/30/17 6:15 PM  |
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Post partum depression and anxiety
Ob can prescribe, but it's better to go to a therapist to give another way to deal with the anxiety and depression.
I'm on Zoloft. It's ok for breastfeeding, but I'm neurotic (queue the anxiety) so I took it right before I went to bed so it was out of my system by the morning when I had to nurse again.
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| Posted 7/30/17 6:18 PM |
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HomeIsWithU
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Jenn
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Re: Post partum depression and anxiety
My OB was able to prescribe a 30 day supply but after that I had to go see either my regular doctor or a psychiatrist in order to continue to get it.
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| Posted 7/31/17 8:46 AM |
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Re: Post partum depression and anxiety
Posted by HomeIsWithU
My OB was able to prescribe a 30 day supply but after that I had to go see either my regular doctor or a psychiatrist in order to continue to get it.
Same with me
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| Posted 7/31/17 9:08 AM |
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MrsW2010
Mommy of two!
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Jill
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Re: Post partum depression and anxiety
northwell, formerly northshore lij has a Nassau, queens, and suffolk perinatal depression program, will treat anxity. I go to the one in Queens cause its by work. Has group counseling, individual, and psychiatry. Call them!!
(631) 608-6667 for Suffolk County
(516) 470-4666 for Nassau County
(718) 470-4666 for Queens
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| Posted 8/2/17 2:29 PM |
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