My sister is pregnant and has bp (she's 20). The doc has taken her off her meds. I would like to know what experiences anybody has had w/ this. Has pregnancy made you fell worse, or better? Do you know of any methods that can help? If anyone can offer any insight, I would appreciate it. My sister lives w/ me and I would like to know what I might expect, so I can hopefully help make this as easy an experience as possible. Thanks.
Jezz
My dr. also took me off my meds when I was pregnant. I actually do better when Im preg. I get hypomanic right after I have the baby, but I breastfeed so I still don't go back on meds right away.
I think there are meds that can be taken during pregnancy, but nothing is a sure safe bet, and I would assume they take us off the meds and try that first, only using meds in pregnancy if absolutely necessary. I've talked to other women with bp who've said they felt at their best in pregnancy as well.
Take Care and congrats to your sister
Ellie
Good judgement comes from experience and alot of that comes from bad judgement.
I think there are meds that can be taken during pregnancy, but nothing is a sure safe bet, and I would assume they take us off the meds and try that first, only using meds in pregnancy if absolutely necessary. I've talked to other women with bp who've said they felt at their best in pregnancy as well.
Take Care and congrats to your sister
Ellie
Good judgement comes from experience and alot of that comes from bad judgement.
Unknown
omg was wondering the same thig i want to have another child soon and my dr told me to be off of them before i try for at least 3 months god this is alot of planning why is everything so dang complicated when you are bipolar!
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