Anyone one take Effexor and/or Trazidone during pregnancy? Did you breastfeed and how is your child now?

Behavorial-wise, mentally, physically etc. My psychiatrist tell me one things, other docs say another. I'm confused and worried. I want the best for my future child, but I suffered from severe depression several years ago (it runs in my family) and still have bouts. On a pretty high dosage (250 mg of Effexor) and 10-30 mg for Trazidone (for sleep, not sure I can give this up b/c I've had this disorder since childhood, and used to have blackouts/bad migraines when not on anything). But I want a HEALTHY child w/o jeopardizing my own health. Some peeps might think selfish to be on anything, but I can't be that depressed again no matter what. I wouldn't survive it. Please help.

In response to Jennifer. I am not pregnant yet. I have been thinking of trying for the last 3 years now and have been discussing with my psychiatrist (med provider) for two years. I have yet to discuss w/ an OB/GYN but I have heard his response (okay). I've made the decision to try and wean off the Effexor (which is scary) and try different approaches for sleep (though meds might be my only option). Don't think I'm being selfish. I'm investing my heart and life into this child when I do conceive. I worry to death. Why would I risk my own life (without meds where I could become suicidal once again) to have this baby? But I'm also gathering all the facts, whether better to be depressed w/o meds or non-depressed on meds to conceive. Best scenario is neither, but I also have to plan for realistic situations. Please don't call me selfish. I've not conceived yet for this very reason.

I am prepared to get slammed for this answer, but is has to be said. You weren't thinking of your unborn child before you decided to get pregnant, did you? If you need to be on these drugs, then getting pregnant was not a smart move. I feel I have the right to say this because I, too, have suffered from anxiety and depression for the past ten years and have made the conscious choice to not have a baby until I am better and more able to care for a child. I'm not trying to be heartless here, but you have to make hard decisions in life. Would I like to have a baby? Sure..but it wouldn't be fair to the child. These drugs were not meant to be taken while pregnant or nursing. Maybe you can speak to your Dr. about different alternatives. You have to start thinking for your unborn child - and not just yourself.

You say "why would I risk my own life for my baby..." I don't know. Why do you want to have a baby and risk harming it at the same time? That is selfishness..plain and simple.