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Not sure what to do

AlisonLynnAlisonLynn
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I have a history of depression and was expecting to start feeling that way after LO. Sure enough, the night we left the hospital I cried all the way home, all night, and all the next day. I felt so depressed. I saw my doctor Tuesday and he prescribed my Lexapro. I was starting to feel better the last few days and wasn't sure whether I should start it or not. This afternoon I began feeling anxious again. I don't know whether to start the meds or not. How safe is Lexapro with breastfeeding? The doctor didn't seem concerned with the safety of it. I just have hesitations both ways. Anyone else in this situation? Advice?

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    I remember I was on Lexapro with my last baby. I know that ANY SSRI will get into the milk and thus given to your baby, but I think I just read somwhere that it isn't as much as you would be giving him had you been taking it during pregnancy.  I would wait a week or so, maybe it's just the "blues" and not full blown depression. But, where you have a history of depression (I do too) it might be beneficial.  I didn't like how my brain felt when I was getting off of it.  It just felt "weird".  Have you tried counseling? That has been VERY helpful for me.  I know it sucks to feel that way, I hope you can find a good treatment plan (excercise?).  I personally want to avoid the meds this time, but I will also do anything I can *taking the med if need be* to keep myself up an running and so I don't do anything that might hurt myself or my baby.  You could give it a try. Sorry, I'm not much help.  I totally understand though.
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  • caitlet425caitlet425

    I FREAKED OUT the night we had to leave the hospital. I begged DH to let them keep DS. I was sooooo scared. I also have a history of depression and anxiety. My doctor prescribed zoloft for me and it took about a week for me to be able to eat, and then it was probably about 2 weeks before I really started feeling better. I talked every day to my mom, who helped me feel better and convinced me that I didn't need to 'return' my baby.

    I specifically asked for a medication that I could take and still be able to breastfeed. Both my OB and my psychiatrist said that zoloft was fine and to take it after I did my first pumping of the day.

    I would suggest talking with your OB or seeking help from a therapist or psychiatrist about maybe switching meds? I know zoloft does better for people who have anxiety.

    GL! PM if you ever need any local info!

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