Medication while pregnant/ breast feeding
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Topic: Medication while pregnant/ breast feeding
Posted By: caitlinashleigh
Subject: Medication while pregnant/ breast feeding
Date Posted: 08 February 2015 at 2:28pm
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Hi there! I am suffering from terrible anxiety and depression, I am 32 weeks and trying so hard not to go on medication while pregnant. Am wondering if anyone has any suggestions on ways I could help myself through this time? I have come to the conclusion that I will probably have to go on meds after baby is born, so am coming to the realization that I may not be able to breast feed during this time. What are your experiences with meds and pregnancy/ breast feeding? Muchly appreciated :) |
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Posted By: Mummyinc
Date Posted: 11 April 2015 at 11:10pm
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Hi there, I have been breastfeeding and on Citolopram for 6months, you can absolutely breastfeed while taking anti depressents/ anti anxiety medication. I would see a nautropath re some things that maybe better during pregnancy, but of course if your really struggling now then see a Dr, and if they say you cant breastfeed seek a 2nd opinion, the first Dr i saw said id have to wean the second dr i saw ( the very next day) said there where multiple breastfeeding friendly antidepressants. There is a very good article on the kellyom website that i cant seem to find right now but maybe do some googling to try find it ------------- Ready to try for our Winter Wildling to join Louie and Scarlett our Autumn and Summer Babies http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: Micaela147754
Date Posted: 16 April 2015 at 2:11am
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Sorry to hear that you are suffering. Excuse me if what I am suggesting is not new to you but maybe it's still worth trying. I also suffer from depression occasionally and what really helps me is physical exercise. Whatever you like, even walking ( a lot! ) helps. It distracts you from negative thoughts at least for the time you do the exercise, and then it makes you exhausted and you sleep well which is another relief.. |