Sertraline for depression :/ I'm 30 wks

[littlecookie1]

Hi moms, anyone has ever had sertraline prescribed for depression while pregnant? I'm 30 weeks pregnant and just picked up my prescription but I'm very concerned to take it because I just read all the risks I'm exposing my baby to :( I will appreciate if anyone shares their experience with it, my Dr said it's ok for me to take it but I'm not sure what I want to do anymore, yes I'm depressed but I don't know if it's worth the risk. Please help me, thanks.

[littlecookie1]

I'm due June 6th :) I'm 31 weeks today :)

[sarwin90]

Oh good I'm so glad. What day is your due date? We are close i think.

[littlecookie1]

Thank you :) I appreciate your help, I really feel better now :)

[sarwin90]

I've taken it since i was a teenager. So I've taken it through both my pregnancies and my babies have been fine.  My doctor told me my mental health is just as important for baby as well. I was concerned taking it at first too, but everything has turned out great. Remember, it can take a couple weeks for the drug to really work. I really hope it helps!