unmedicated bipolar disorder
Bipolar and pregnacy, pros and cons?
I am newly married and I have been with my husband for 7 years. I had bipolar disorder all my life. Over time, I want a family but I'm terrified of what my BP symptoms and medication can get my baby. The fact that can not seem to hurt much. I it would be a good mom, and my husband is a great father. I take Lamictal may cause birth defects like cleft pallet. The hormones estrogen and progesterone are dangerous, while on Lamictal, my symptoms get worse when not medicated and I have a high likelihood of developing post-pardom depression. Not to mention mental illness is hereditary. So, are there mothers out there who have had the same problem but successfully raised / are raising children? What are some opinions on the adoption children, that my anger and depressive episodes that make them feel isolated (for lack of a better word)?
You are right … It is a difficult decision take. You should seriously consider talking to your doctor about your desire to have a baby. It is not impossible … It's hard … but not impossible. I am also bipolar. Thus is my husband. I did get pregnant, but was not medicated during pregnancy. Today is also bipolar … I inherited from my husband and I. .. the odds were pretty good that He has. Talk about a crazy household. We're all medicated. And guess what? We are all doing well. We have had many ups and downs. This is a very tough road. But, I would not change for a child … always. I believe that adoption would be a good idea too … while you keep taking your medication and consult your doctor. Not bad people in all … just have to keep on top of things. Just discuss with your doctor … that's the main thing.
