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  • Anti-depressants During Pregnancy

    Recently our news feeds have been flooded with bad news about pregnancy and anti-depressants. If you're depressed and expecting a baby, finding a treatment can feel like a balancing act over hot coals.

  • Can I Have a Vaginal Birth with Genital Warts?

    What are the chances I could still have a vaginal delivery with vaginal warts? What are the risks if I do have a vaginal delivery?

  • Overweight, Antidepressants and TTC: Fitness tips?

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    To give you a little history about myself, 2 years ago I tried to become pregnant. I succeeded, but unfortunately lost the baby at 3 months due to Turner Syndrome. I am trying again.

    I am 5'7 ½" tall and weigh 245. I take antidepressants called Lexapro. I was told by my Ob/gyn to switch over to Prozac at 20mg. per day. I am concerned about both issues of being overweight and the antidepressant. I am currently trying to lose weight, it's just a battle for me.

    Do you have any information on these topics for me?

    Thanks a lot.

  • Is Venlafaxine Okay While Breastfeeding?

    QUESTION

    Dear Lactation Consultant,
    I'm from Romania.I want to ask you if while on a antidepressant treatment I can breastfeed babies. I'm in treatment with Efectin, a kind of Venlafaxine, with 50 mg / day. I'm really sorry for my poor English and I'm waiting for your answer.

  • Abusing Prescription Drugs During Pregnancy

    When you become pregnant, changes must be made in your lifestyle for the health of your baby. If dependence or abuse of prescription drugs has become part of your life, it is important that you seek help. Abusing prescription drugs can not only be harmful to you, but also to your baby.

    Commonly Abused Prescription Drugs

    Opioids: These drugs are prescribed to treat pain and are sometimes used as a pre-anesthetic sedative. Common names include morphine, codeine, hydrocodone (Vicodin), meperidine (Demerol) and oxycodone (OxyContin).

  • Anti-depressants During Pregnancy

    Recently our news feeds have been flooded with bad news about pregnancy and anti-depressants. If you're depressed and expecting a baby, finding a treatment can feel like a balancing act over hot coals.

  • Abusing Prescription Drugs During Pregnancy

    When you become pregnant, changes must be made in your lifestyle for the health of your baby. If dependence or abuse of prescription drugs has become part of your life, it is important that you seek help. Abusing prescription drugs can not only be harmful to you, but also to your baby.

    Commonly Abused Prescription Drugs

    Opioids: These drugs are prescribed to treat pain and are sometimes used as a pre-anesthetic sedative. Common names include morphine, codeine, hydrocodone (Vicodin), meperidine (Demerol) and oxycodone (OxyContin).

  • Overweight, Antidepressants and TTC: Fitness tips?

    QUESTION

    Dear Fitness Expert,
    To give you a little history about myself, 2 years ago I tried to become pregnant. I succeeded, but unfortunately lost the baby at 3 months due to Turner Syndrome. I am trying again.

    I am 5'7 ½" tall and weigh 245. I take antidepressants called Lexapro. I was told by my Ob/gyn to switch over to Prozac at 20mg. per day. I am concerned about both issues of being overweight and the antidepressant. I am currently trying to lose weight, it's just a battle for me.

    Do you have any information on these topics for me?

    Thanks a lot.

  • Is Venlafaxine Okay While Breastfeeding?

    QUESTION

    Dear Lactation Consultant,
    I'm from Romania.I want to ask you if while on a antidepressant treatment I can breastfeed babies. I'm in treatment with Efectin, a kind of Venlafaxine, with 50 mg / day. I'm really sorry for my poor English and I'm waiting for your answer.

  • Can I Have a Vaginal Birth with Genital Warts?

    What are the chances I could still have a vaginal delivery with vaginal warts? What are the risks if I do have a vaginal delivery?