But you need to make sure you’re balancing all the risks and benefits, including the risks of having an untreated depression during pregnancy .” She recommends that women consult with their physician before making any kind of change to …

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If XANAX is used during pregnancy , or if the patient becomes pregnant while taking this drug, the patient should be apprised of the potential hazard to the fetus. Because of experience with other members of the benzodiazepine class, XANAX is assumed to be …. I was on lorazapam(and a bunch of other stuff) for years b4 i found out i was pregnant.. i stopped and believe it or not my panic attacks and depression got better(after two weeks of withdrawals and freak outs! …

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Recent scientific research has established beyond doubt that nutrition during pregnancy plays a vital role in both fetal development as well as in the early development stage of the infant. It has also been established that EPA and DHA … The mother is also more likely to have premature birth and postpartum depression . But the good news is that with attention to pregnancy nutrition, much of these complications can be easily avoided. High quality fish oil supplements that …

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A study found that acupuncture designed specifically for depressive symptoms seemed to help pregnant women.

Originally posted here:
Pregnancy: Some Depression Relief, Without Drugs (New York Times)