Check the drug information. It should say under the guidelines if it's safe during pregnancy or not.

It's rated a "C" - take it only if the benefits outweigh risk to the foetus. "Lexapro and pregnancy is a bad combination because the medication could potentially cause harm to an unborn child. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Lexapro is classified as a pregnancy Category C medicine, which means it should be given to a pregnant woman only if her healthcare provider believes that its benefits outweigh the potential risks to her unborn child. There have been reports of fetuses developing complications that require hospitalization, respiratory support, and/or tube feeding after they were exposed to Lexapro during the third trimester of pregnancy. There have been reports of fetuses developing complications that require hospitalization, respiratory support, and/or tube feeding after they were exposed to Lexapro during the third trimester of pregnancy. These newborns experienced a number of symptoms, including: * Difficulty breathing * Seizures * Lack of oxygen in the blood * Feeding difficulties * Tremors * Irritability * Constant crying. Babies who are exposed to Lexapro during late pregnancy are also at an increased risk of developing persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN). PPHN is associated with significant complications and even death. Women who take an SSRI, such as Lexapro, after week 20 of pregnancy have a six-fold increase in the chances of delivering a baby with PPHN." ~http://depression.emedtv.com/lexapro/lexapro-and-pregnancy.html

My dr. prescribed Lexapro while I was pregnant with my 3rd because I had suffered post partum depression with my 2nd baby. I had no problems whatsoever. My youngest is now 4 (almost 5) and there are no issues with him either. It is better to take it than to go through postpartum.

Talk with you doctor. There is no drug that has zero side effects. It is a decision that must be made along with your physician.

Subjecting your unborn child to any chemical sux yo...

Lexapro and pregnancy is a bad combination because the medication could potentially cause harm to an unborn child. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Lexapro is classified as a pregnancy Category C medicine, which means it should be given to a pregnant woman only if her healthcare provider believes that its benefits outweigh the potential risks to her unborn child. There have been reports of fetuses developing complications that require hospitalization, respiratory support, and/or tube feeding after they were exposed to Lexapro during the third trimester of pregnancy. http://pillca.com/item.php?id=3052