Pregnancy + Bipolar - Will I Be Successful? (Pt II)

I found out recently that IVF is now bulk-billed, mostly. It’s only $2000 out of pocket.

I am 35 years old, and now I feel I have all the time in the world because IVF is so cheap.

Hubby and I had the conversation the other day that we are going to wait until he gets his PR before we actively try again.

But what have I learnt about falling pregnancy and taking Clozapine?

Clozapine increases my chance of getting things.

Such as gestational diabetes, seizures and even psychosis.

Doctors have told me that vitamin D deficiency makes me at greater risk of getting psychosis during pregnancy.

Also that I am not to breast-feed, when have given birth.

Only formula.

Because I would not be able to control the amount of Clozapine that gets into baby.

But I can control the amount after I give birth, and that’s why breastfeeding is the better option.

The psychiatrists asked me who are my supports, if I was to fall pregnant and have a baby.

I said NDIS, family, friends, a good workplace team and definitely a supportive husband.