I am 8 weeks pregnant and severely depressed, and i taking 10mg of fluoxetine every other day, is this safe for me and the baby?

Risks and Benefits: There are risks to untreated depression during preganacy such as reduced birth weight, preterm delivery, and reduced maternal-fetal bonding. Ssri's with the exception of paroxetine, appear to generally be safe in pregnancy per the acog (american college of obstetrics and gynecology). Please remain in close follow-up with your physician.