Antidepressant Medication Use During Breastfeeding.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Di Scalea, Teresa Lanza; Wisner, Katherine L.
- Source
- Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology. Sep2009, Vol. 52 Issue 3, p483-497. 15p. 1 Chart.
- Subject
- *ANTIDEPRESSANTS
*POSTPARTUM depression
*DEPRESSION in women
*LACTATION
*DRUG utilization
*POSTNATAL care
*THERAPEUTICS
- Language
- ISSN
- 0009-9201
The article discusses a study regarding the use of antidepressants as treatment for postpartum depression in women who are breastfeeding. It mentions several antidepressants including paroxetine, sertraline and fluoxetine which are shown to have adverse effects on breastfed infants. It states that these antidepressants are not recommended for primary medication. It suggests that lactating women must first observe the risk-benefit factors before taking any drug.