theYoungerMrsWarde Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Background: I just became pregnant (5.5 weeks.) I am currently getting off Seroquel, Lamictal, and Ambien (my last scaled-down dose it tonight.) I started taking 5-HTP (heard about it on here) and Melatonin to replace them and to help get off the Ambien without a return of the insomnia. But I just found out that both 5-HTP and Melatonin should not be taken during pregnancy. I've been taking Melatonin for a week now, and the 5-HTP for 3 weeks or so. Oh, and I have anxiety issues, including anxiety about not sleeping or falling asleep fast enough, which feeds back on itself. Yeah, I'm a mess. :( I don't have an ob/gyn to ask because I need a new one and we just found out that we will be moving in 2 months, which is about the earliest the new ob I wanted to start seeing here would see me. :banghead: Please Hive, what can I do? Is there anything safe to take? You all are my go to source for natural remedies. I'm getting anointed on Sunday, but I admit my faith is flagging a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowing Brook Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Where did you read melatonin was not safe for pregnancy? Have you ever tried valerian? How about passion flower and cammomile right before bed? Also a calcium defeciency can cause insomnia and anxiety during pregnancy. So you may want to look into that. Congratulations on the new little one!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theYoungerMrsWarde Posted January 2, 2013 Author Share Posted January 2, 2013 Where did you read melatonin was not safe for pregnancy? Have you ever tried valerian? How about passion flower and cammomile right before bed? Various articles online. I think Valerian was also on the "no" list. :( I haven't tried camomile before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Benadryl is considered safe. Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theYoungerMrsWarde Posted January 2, 2013 Author Share Posted January 2, 2013 Benadryl is considered safe. Congrats! I am so relieved, I think I'm going to be sick. (Okay, probably sounds like an over-reaction, but I've been crying over here all morning since I found out about the 5-HTP and Melatonin. I hate thinking that I've been hurting my baby these past weeks, and I thought I was looking at 8 months of no sleep.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 I am so relieved, I think I'm going to be sick. (Okay, probably sounds like an over-reaction, but I've been crying over here all morning since I found out about the 5-HTP and Melatonin. I hate thinking that I've been hurting my baby these past weeks, and I thought I was looking at 8 months of no sleep.) Glad to help :) It's category B for pregnancy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Benadryl is considered safe. Congrats! :iagree: Benadryl (Diphenhydramine for generic). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisamarie Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Unisom is safe and recommended for morning sickness nausea. I took it through all 3 of my pregnancies--I took half a pill because a whole one knocked me out so I was still groggy in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Unisom sleep gels and sleep melts are diphenhydramine (same as benadryl) and Tylenol PM is diphenhydramine and acetaminophen. I see the Unisom sleep tabs are doxylamine. Looks like it's also an antihistamine that is most often used as a sleep aid. This is the one that is usually recommended for morning sickness (in combination with vitamin B6). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewe Mama Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 My midwife gave me Calms Forte while I was pregnant. It isn't a sleep aid, per se, but it would calm my brain down so I could get some rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reya Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Adding light therapy in the morning and (if you can stand it due to nausea) regular exercise will help a ton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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