Postpartum depression, but they want to breastfeed?
I just had my 3rd child in good health for 12 weeks and I really want breastfeeding as long as possible. I went on medication for anxiety and depression after the first 2 and I was forced to stop breastfeeding at any time. it was sooo hard stop taking the drugs after I discovered she was pregnant. I do not want to go through this again. I really want to do the best for my child. I can continue to breastfeed, but I start to have panic attacks and a small cockroach feelings again. It sucks because I have the pleasure of beautiful children and I intend to be OK most of the time but inside I am miserable. Has anyone been able to breastfeed and have anxiety / depression medication before?
There are medications you can take for depression during lactation, but many … and I mean a lot … Doctor does not check … just tell him to wean. Do not take no for an answer. Tell them you want drugs are compatible with breastfeeding and you know you are there, it's your job to find them for you. Dr. Hale drugs and breast milk is one of the best, if not the best, resources where drug information for nursing mothers. Check their website for more information on specific drugs: http://neonatal.ama.ttuhsc.edu/lact/ Here is a link to the specific section of the forum that discusses antidepressants http://66.230.33.248/discus/messages/43/43.html?1215006072 And here is another good source for you: http://www.kellymom.com/health/meds/antidepressants-hale10-02.html Best of luck!
In Memory of Indiana (Effexor Infant Death Antidepressants Pregnancy MOTHERS Act)
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