Foetal abnormality

[Bluelady-sing]

Did anyone have? What meds were you on

[Ines19 Volunteer]

Hi Pumpkins

I only went on meds after the birth as I didnt have any issues before the birth. If i was to have another baby I d have to come of Lithium. I know its not a black or white situation and your psychiatrist would have to outweigh the pros n cons kf being on meds during the pregnancy. I would def do research and speak to uour GP as well. X

[boat1 in reply to Ines19]

I came off lithium three times . No issue during pregnancy . The last two times it was well planned. Epidural helped a lot. I tuk lithium last few weeks in the last preg. It safe after 26 weeks. Most meds they try avoid first trimester

[Bluelady-sing in reply to boat1]

How did the midwife treat you? Did they refer you to cmht

[boat1 in reply to Bluelady-sing]

I hve bipolar history so already with cmht. They were all nice. Had a perinatal consultant. This v imp to see someone from perinatal . I at one stsge thought it unnecessary. They do medication plan, certain things for birth plan. Midwife will work in conjunction. Epidural was plsnned for me so imp tk reduce stress / pain. Rest after birth. I tuk quetiapine to help relax

[Bluelady-sing in reply to boat1]

did you get to look after the baby yourself, did you get to enjoy

[boat1 in reply to Bluelady-sing]

Yes i looked after baby. Good as no relapse last two times. But hubby looked after at night every night for few weeks. Baby was bottle fed. He helped a lot after this stage too.

[Bluelady-sing in reply to boat1]

How long were in hospital did you get rest there

[boat1 in reply to Bluelady-sing]

About 5 to 6 days after delivering. To re start medication. Yes rested. Home v noisy. Other kids. Midwives helped at night with baby

[Bluelady-sing in reply to boat1]

We're you in side room or main ward?

[boat1 in reply to Bluelady-sing]

Side room last two times. This is v imp as its more quiet. Request this. In main ward it v difficult with all babies waking and visitors. If you had ppp before or have bipolar or any other high risk they shud offer this if available. If not perhaps go home bit earlier if more peaceful there. This general advise for all. The time i got ppp i was in mixed ward and this partly why maybe

[Bluelady-sing in reply to boat1]

Sorry to ask how many children did you have?

[boat1 in reply to Bluelady-sing]

It's fine i dont mind sharing. It 4 children. Had severe PPP after second but last two much better planning. No relapse

[Bluelady-sing in reply to boat1]

Ivf is a possibility so not keen for services involvement

[Becciandbump]

I took asenapine in both pregnancy’s all the way through small just 5mg and had no abnormalities