Postpartum depression and breastfeeding?

Question

I think I may be suffering from postpartum depression. I am also breastfeeding and plam to do so for a while. I have made an appointment with my doctor. I was told that if a woman suffers from depression they put her on medication. Does that have an effect on being able to breastfeed?

Answer 1

they will put you on a med that dosn't afect your baby while breastfeeding, make sure you be completly honest with the doctor too and tell him excatly how you have been feeling don't hide anything. good luck its go to hear you are getting help.

Answer 2

I know that there are some antidepressants that you cannot take and breastfeed, but there may be some you can take. I'm sure your doctor will tell you what will be best for everyone.

Answer 3

Your doctor will prescribe what is best for you and the baby, while you breastfeed. I was on Zoloft, and it helped tremendously, as well as being safe for my daughter, while I nursed her. And I have to agree with the one other post about being completely honest. There are so many different levels of postpartum, and it may be hard to admit certain thoughts you have had, but it will be the absolute best thing you can do for your baby.

Best wishes...