Comments on: TAKING ANTIDEPRESSANTS IN PREGNANCY - A TOUGH CHOICE http://myblog.drsavard.com/2009/08/24/taking-antidepressants-in-pregnancy-a-tough-choice/ In the news and on my mind... Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:44:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2 By: counseling psychotherapy http://myblog.drsavard.com/2009/08/24/taking-antidepressants-in-pregnancy-a-tough-choice/#comment-2473 counseling psychotherapy Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:10:49 +0000 http://myblog.drsavard.com/2009/08/24/taking-antidepressants-in-pregnancy-a-tough-choice/#comment-2473 <strong>counseling psychotherapy</strong> I found your site on google, great site, keep it up. Will return in the future. Submitted this post to Google News Reader. counseling psychotherapy

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]]> By: Miracle Doctor http://myblog.drsavard.com/2009/08/24/taking-antidepressants-in-pregnancy-a-tough-choice/#comment-2467 Miracle Doctor Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:30:11 +0000 http://myblog.drsavard.com/2009/08/24/taking-antidepressants-in-pregnancy-a-tough-choice/#comment-2467 As in any ailment, taking medicines for pregnant women should be prescribed by doctors. There are also <a href="http://www.yourhomeremediessite.com/" rel="nofollow">home remedies</a> available in treating depression. I also agree with you that counselling is one of the best treatment of depression especially for pregnant women. As in any ailment, taking medicines for pregnant women should be prescribed by doctors. There are also home remedies available in treating depression. I also agree with you that counselling is one of the best treatment of depression especially for pregnant women.

]]> By: Shoshana Bennett http://myblog.drsavard.com/2009/08/24/taking-antidepressants-in-pregnancy-a-tough-choice/#comment-2303 Shoshana Bennett Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:25:08 +0000 http://myblog.drsavard.com/2009/08/24/taking-antidepressants-in-pregnancy-a-tough-choice/#comment-2303 Whether or not a pregnant woman should begin or continue the use of an antidepressant needs to be decided by her and her physician. The prescribing doctor should understand this specialized area of medicine well. There are many risks to the pregnant mother and her developing baby if she does not receive proper treatment. Depression is potentially dangerous during pregnancy for a number of reasons. One, if the mother goes untreated, she is at greater risk of neglecting her prenatal care. She may not eat properly or attend prenatal visits regularly, and she may be tempted to self-treat with alcohol, smoking, or other harmful substances. Two, depression causes preterm labor, and research is also beginning to indicate that depression in the pregnant mother can negatively impact the baby’s development. In addition, the mom is at high risk for developing postpartum depression. Whether she takes an antidepressant, uses alternative and natural treatments, or a combination of both, she should work with a psychotherapist who specializes in the field of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. One fact is clear – depression in pregnancy requires treatment or else she and her entire family can be negatively impacted – including those not yet born. Shoshana Bennett, Ph.D. Author, Postpartum Depression For Dummies and Pregnant on Prozac http://drshosh.com/2009/03/30/pregnant-on-prozac/ Whether or not a pregnant woman should begin or continue the use of an antidepressant needs to be decided by her and her physician. The prescribing doctor should understand this specialized area of medicine well. There are many risks to the pregnant mother and her developing baby if she does not receive proper treatment. Depression is potentially dangerous during pregnancy for a number of reasons. One, if the mother goes untreated, she is at greater risk of neglecting her prenatal care. She may not eat properly or attend prenatal visits regularly, and she may be tempted to self-treat with alcohol, smoking, or other harmful substances. Two, depression causes preterm labor, and research is also beginning to indicate that depression in the pregnant mother can negatively impact the baby’s development. In addition, the mom is at high risk for developing postpartum depression. Whether she takes an antidepressant, uses alternative and natural treatments, or a combination of both, she should work with a psychotherapist who specializes in the field of perinatal mood and anxiety disorders. One fact is clear – depression in pregnancy requires treatment or else she and her entire family can be negatively impacted – including those not yet born.

Shoshana Bennett, Ph.D.
Author, Postpartum Depression For Dummies and Pregnant on Prozac
http://drshosh.com/2009/03/30/pregnant-on-prozac/

]]> By: Ventego http://myblog.drsavard.com/2009/08/24/taking-antidepressants-in-pregnancy-a-tough-choice/#comment-2173 Ventego Mon, 24 Aug 2009 18:07:08 +0000 http://myblog.drsavard.com/2009/08/24/taking-antidepressants-in-pregnancy-a-tough-choice/#comment-2173 Are you a professional journalist? You write very well. Are you a professional journalist? You write very well.

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