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post #1 of 5
10/5/08 at 9:14am
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I just found out that I am pregnant. Accroding to my LMP I am only about 3 weeks. I have been taking a small dose ( 1/2 recommened dose) of St.John's Wort now for 4 months for anxiety and depression. It has worked with amazing results. I feel better then I have since I was 14. We will be Ucing and I am in a foreign country so I have to use you guys for advice that I can't find or need help with. Most of what I have found says there is not enough information on this. What are your thoughts on this.
Thanks
Jennifer
post #2 of 5
10/5/08 at 9:40am
Taking half a dose of what?

You can safely take many antidepressants in pregnancy, but not herbs. They are just not studied.
post #3 of 5
10/5/08 at 9:50am
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Sorry, I forgot..St .John's Wort. Anti-depressents are not an option. I would do without first.
post #4 of 5
10/5/08 at 2:45pm
Everything I've read has said that there hasn't been enough info either way, so it might be better to try something else, such as fish oil, which has worked really well for me.

I've heard mixed things about HTP 5, but my midwife said it was safe. Might want to research that as well.
post #5 of 5
10/7/08 at 10:45pm
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