Breastfeeding or depression meds?

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Looks like I'm going to have to start taking antidepressants and anti anxiety meds so I won't be able to breastfeed anymore:(. It's a hard decision to decide between the two of them but to be a better Mom I need to focus on getting myself mentally and emotionally on track. PPD is awful but I think the treatment should help me.

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I take Zoloft and EBF. But if you have to choose between one or the other then I would say take the meds and no breastfeeding. It's more important to have a happy, healthy Mama 😊

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Can you get on one that is safe to take while breastfeeding? My doctor told me that there were options that were safe

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You can take zoloft and bf .. At least that's what my doc has me doing!

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I know that's a hard choice. Getting healthy again is absolutely the right thing to do. You will be a better mommy for it and formula is sooooo much better made these days, baby will be perfect. I promise!

Also, please remember that the depression/anxiety is a chemical imbalance, you have done nothing wrong and it's not your fault. Do not feel guilty! The fact you are getting treated is a good thing!

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talk to your pediatrician &/ or a high-risk OB before you think you can't breastfeed. I take meds that I thought I'd have to stop to get pregnant / breastfeed & I haven't had to stop - there were risks during pregnancy, but super small - & now that I'm EBF, the Drs & I agree the most important thing is being emotionally available for my child.

Breastfeeding or depression meds?

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