This sheet is about having anxiety in a pregnancy or while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is anxiety? Anxiety is excessive and uncontrollable worry. It is common to worry about your pregnancy or your baby’s health. Worry becomes an anxiety disorder when the thoughts are frequent, time-consuming, intrusive and irrational. Intrusive thoughts are unwelcome thoughts or images that are upsetting. …
The Baby Blog: Anxiety
Diazepam (Valium®)
This sheet is about exposure to diazepam in a pregnancy or while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is diazepam? Diazepam is a medication that has used to treat anxiety, sleeplessness, muscle spasms, and alcohol withdrawal. It is sometimes used with other medications to treat seizures. Diazepam is in the class of medications called benzodiazepines. It is sold under the brand name Valium®. Sometimes …
Ep. 42: Postpartum Depression and Anxiety Medications
Dr. Jessica Vernon, a New York-based OBGYN recently featured on the Today Show, continues telling her story of postpartum depression and anxiety (also known as perinatal mood disorders). In this second part of the conversation, she talks about certain medications prescribed during pregnancy and breastfeeding. …
Ep. 41: Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
Dr. Jessica Vernon, a New York-based OBGYN recently featured on the Today Show, shares her story of postpartum depression and anxiety (also known as perinatal mood disorders). Even as an OBGYN, the often-debilitating condition was difficult to recognize during her own motherhood journey. Dr. Vernon joins host Chris Stallman, certified genetic counselor, to share the lesser-known symptoms of postpartum depression and anxiety and when it's time to get help. …
Duloxetine (Cymbalta®)
This sheet is about exposure to duloxetine in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is duloxetine? Duloxetine is a medication that has been used to treat depression, anxiety, and chronic pain. Duloxetine belongs to a group of medications known as serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). It is sold under brand names such as Cymbalta® and Irenka®. Sometimes when people find …
