PPD and BF

aniceucchik

anyone out there take any PPD meds and are still able to BF? im not doing to well and am considering calling my doc for some help. I have a long history with manic depression, so its pretty much a given with me...i just feel like i should wait a little longer to see if it gets better before getting back on those nasty meds...thoughts?

BartsGirl

I wouldn't wait...the first 5 months of my son's life were horrible for me...I'd hate that to happen to you too. 

Bellisimo

I did both times.  I wouldn't say I necessarily experienced PPD after having #2 though.  I had it bad after #1 was born.  Both times I nursed and took an antidepressant.  I just weaned #2 way sooner than I did with #1 because, for me, bf'ing and depression go hand in hand. 

steph_puck

Zoloft can be taken if you are breastfeeding. I know what you mean about having to take the nasty meds, but I am feeling a little better since I started taking them two weeks ago.

amber_tynan

My anti-depressants were upped.  I'm on 60mg fluoxetine (prozac).  I also started to get anxiety attacks 4 days pp and was prescribed .25mg lorazepam to take when the symptoms come on.  It is a life saver.  I know a little bit of everything you take goes into the breast milk, but I have to take these to stay normal and functioning.  GL

edit- I meant to say don't wait, get help now.

katlizabeth

I wouldn't wait either...

I took Zoloft for the first 4 months of my son's life and I ebf.