A member asked:

I have depression and anxiety and on the pill- low dose am taking meds for them if i'm pregnant could that be bad for the baby? side effects?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Pills & pregnancy: If pregnant you would not want to be on birth control pills. Effects of medicines for depression & anxiety on pregnancy, depend on the medicines. This is a risk to benefit discussion to have with your psychiatrist & ob. Many antidepressants are relatively safe, esp. Compared to having a very depressed mom! talk with your doctors; more info also at http://tinyurl.Com/9mfnrxl.

Answered 6/12/2013

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