Hi Ace, good on you for doing the therapy work now to try and deal with the anxious thoughts during your pregnancy.
If you get swamped and you feel you may need to resort to medications , there are ones you can use later on in your pregnancy that have not been shown to cause issues for your baby. Similarly , there are SSRI’s that have been approved for breast feeding.
I suggest you talk to your GP or obstetrician about this . If necessary , they can call the Royal Woman’s Hospital or RCH pharmacy dept (whilst you are with them) and double check the meds that are considered safe. I have found this to be very reassuring for patients as they are getting access to the most up to date info from the best source !
In the meantime, continue with CBT, mindfulness, regular exercise, healthy diet, regular sleep , and generally being kind to yourself.
