Breast Feeding While on Depression Medication

Updated on May 03, 2008
B.M. asks from Chicago, IL
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I have an appointment withmy doctor soon and I want him to switch me to a depression medication , so that I can breast feed. Any suggestions or feedback would help alot.

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J.R.

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I'm on Wellbuterin and it's been great. I started it in November when my baby was 9 months old. My friend is a La Leche League Leader and I talked to her about it and we determined it's pretty much safe and we've had no problems with it.

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A.S.

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Zoloft has the most safety studies. I was on it while nursing my 4 yo, then while I was pregnant and now when I am nursing my 6 wk old. No problems at all.

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P.D.

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BZ:

from the studies to date Zoloft appears safest but you can check what your doctor recommends with a lactation consultant.

P., RLC, IBCLC
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C.H.

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Zoloft...I've been taking that since June 2007 and I breastfeed my daughter, she's 8 months old now. It's been very safe.

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C.D.

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I was put on Welbutrin during the latter part of my pregnancy and the first few months following my daughter's birth.

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S.B.

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I had pp depression with my last child pretty bad and my midwife put me on lexapro and said that would be ok to take while breastfeeding. Good luck. I know how hard this can be.

S. Bailey CLD
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www.tendermomentsdoula.com

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D.X.

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Another vote for Zoloft. Hope you feel better soon!

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M.

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I've heard that Zoloft and Prozac are the only safe ones. Maybe something like St. John's Wort, too??

Good luck!

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