Did any mama’s take antidepressants while pregnant?

Depending on the one your on the biggest risk usually is serotonin withdrawal once they're born.

I came off my meds before trying to conceieve as I didnt want to risk my baby having that. I lived by the saying "thats future me's problem" lalalalalaaa. Honestly helped. Ive now been off medication since 2023. I know I need to take it. But ive developed various coping mechanisms to cope with the intense depression spirals and anxiety spirals. Mostly dancing like an idiot and blasting music

Many told me it’s safe while pregnant and breastfeeding but there is no way I’ll be putting anything in my child’s body which is my problem. So I’ve just coped knowing I’m doing the best thing I can for them.
I’m definitely not saying that’s the right choice for you, but it was mine.
Truthfully you will never get the answers you want, medications can’t be tested on pregnant and breastfeeding women so it’s a choice only you can make.

i genuinely could not live without my antidepressants, ive been offered to change to a medication thats safer for pregnancy. in england i have read that babies are monitored for a time after birth for withdrawal symptoms and such. I plan on breastfeeding so I will have to see if its safe to keep taking then

I have been on meds throughout 2 pregnancies and 1 breastfeeding journey. The way I look at it is if I went off the meds I would be unwell and be at risk of psychosis post birth and would be unable to care for my baby. I was closely monitored throughout and I was in hospital for 3days post birth to be monitored and for baby to be monitored too. It’s a risk you have to weigh up. There are some meds that are an absolute no no but some that are considered “safe”