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Re: Depo Provera Shot and Pregnancy

llmunchkin — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 21:19:09 -0700

Oh dear, you do have a lot of real reasons to be worried. However, even in a so-called normal pregnancy, there are a lot of things that we all worry about. To enjoy your pregnancy, you need to be able to be rational and put those fears aside. You are now unable to do anything about it, so work on the things that you can continue to do to minimise risks during the rest of the pregnancy.

Your anxiety is not good for bubs, or you - thinking positively is much healthier. If something is going to go wrong, it will happen no matter whether you worry or not. Enjoy the little life that is growing inside of you, and best wishes to you for the duration of your pregnancy and congratulations!

Re: Depo Provera Shot and Pregnancy

tmoran1 — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 07:47:23 -0700

My new doctor advised me to launch a complaint, but every ounce of energy I have is going towards prayers and attempting to hold down prenatal vitamins. I would trade anything at this time for a piece of mind everything is okay and/or my chances are high that everything is okay. The thought of having a amniocentesis stresses me so much which I would not even be considering it had it not been for getting the shot after I was already a few weeks pregnant. Regardless of his huge error, I feel incredible blame. I was switching birthcontrols from the patch to the shot because the patches kept falling off and it was a constant concern and I keep thinking I should of questioned him more during the visit. Hindsight is 20/20 as they say but my fears are overwhelming. The only thing positive is my family and their wonderful support system even my little ones are so gentle and almost like they sense something is not right and have been extremely helpful and calm. There is much is much love floating around in my household and this is what is keeping me from going insane. My last pregnancy I would not even drink caffeine and no matter how bad the vitamins made me sick I still took them religiously and now I HAVE allowed a drug into my system that could cause all these stuff!! Anyway, sorry to unload on you. Thanks for telling me about your friend that gives me alot of hope that everything will and is okay.

Re: Depo Provera Shot and Pregnancy

tmoran1 — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 07:12:42 -0700

Well, I feel like I am giving new meaning to morning sickness! Thanks for you words of encouragement. I was very sick with my first child and he was perfect so maybe your right! Again thanks for you sweet words!

Re: Depo Provera Shot and Pregnancy

tmoran1 — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 06:41:59 -0700

Words cannot describle my gratitude for you research, I have looked all over and everything I find about the shot was negative when it came to how it could or would effect the fetus. Anyway, thanks for all you help, I am so glad I found this site I have been driving myself insane about this. Where we live is relatively small area and my concerns that my OB may not have a good understanding of this has made me borderline crazy! Can you say raging hormones anyway thanks again!

Re: Depo Provera Shot and Pregnancy

toosh — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 21:51:59 -0700

My cousin was conceived before his mother had one of these shots too and he is perfect. He is now 9 and there is absolutely nothing wrong with him. They do say - as you have said - that it can cause birth defects but I haven't actually heard of anyone having any.

Re: Depo Provera Shot and Pregnancy

tassiebiarch — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 17:31:07 -0700

According to the McKinley Health Center in Illinois, it is recommended that injections be discontinued one year before a pregnancy is desired, but this is not because the Dpoe-Provera shot may cause birth defects, rather this recommended time period allows the menstrual cycles to return to a predictable pattern, which helps determine the pregnancy due date. DMPA will not cause birth defects even if a pregnancy occurs while actively on or immediately after discontinuing the medication.(1)

Selected References:
1) McKinley Health Center Web Site

i got the information from http://www.mommyguide.com/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&p=95

Re: Depo Provera Shot and Pregnancy

natelz1 — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 14:13:46 -0700

I read somewhere that morning sickness is a sign of a healthy baby and everything going as is should.

First of all lay a complaint. Im pretty sure it was his duty as the EXPERT to have made sure you werent up the duff.

Re: Depo Provera Shot and Pregnancy

Kellzacar — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 10:27:17 -0700

Hi there,

I hope you gave your old OB/GYN an ear full because i certainly would have! ! ! ! !

A friend of mine has been through this same situation and delivered a very healthy and happy baby boy, she too stressed about it for ages. I'm not saying everything will be okay but I am saying that there is every chance you will be fine.

I hope all goes well . . .Cheers Kellz

Re: Depo Provera Shot and Pregnancy

kharma99 — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 10:08:33 -0700

Hi,

Being in the 11th week of your preganancy is fairly well at the end of the 1st trimester so the chances of miscarriage is low. However, on the other side of the coin, there are the risks of birth defects which are of a concern. In saying that, being in the 11th week, you can go for your 12th week scan as you would be soon approaching which can just about pick up anything abnormal and also requesting for an amniocentesis (a needle which is inserted thru the abdominal wall) which detects genetic defects and complications. This does carry at risk of miscarriage but certainty of a health child would be peace of mind

Also, another positive is extreme morning sickness. I can only see a positive outcome for you other than your stress levels being high. Enjoy the pregnancy at hope to hear of your baby news soon

regards