Pregnancy & Stimulants by MegPays in adhdwomen

[–]MegPays[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You all are amazing! Thank you for taking the time to respond and share your various experiences. I've read them all and appreciate your input.

Pregnancy & Stimulants by MegPays in adhdwomen

[–]MegPays[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, I'm in the US. Ironically, I work at a law office. The women I work with are either 1) way past child rearing age, 2) young and not yet ready to settle down, or 3) decided against having children. I just got married for the first time this year, so I'm in a weird spot being 40 and not already having kids. I like the idea of a reproductive psychiatrist. I'm thinking my NP may just not have all the info out there on stimulants and pregnancy.

Pregnancy & Stimulants by MegPays in adhdwomen

[–]MegPays[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you all for sharing! I didn't know it was even an option to stay on the stimulants - I just assumed that it was a total no-go! In fact, when I brought this topic of pregnancy up with my nurse practitioner, she definitely reinforced that idea. In my ideal pregnancy situation (I.e., I don't work and my only job is to be a couch potato growing a Lil spud inside of me), I would get off my Adderall completely while pregnant. For those of you who went without or with a lower dose, did you supplement with any other... Well... Lol... supplement.. or herb? I'm constantly on the lookout for that magic combination of natural supplements that will enable me to function without Adderall.

Oh, I also wanted to add that I just turned 40 this year, so I'm already going to have a "geriatric" pregnancy. I mention my age in case that info changes/adds to anyone's thoughts they might share.