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I had PP after my daughter was born.I was told I could breastfeed on Seroquel. She’s now a little older then a year and no side affects.There are a few studies out there you can google.I was told by a specialist that I was bipolar and that it’s not a good idea to breastfeed because it messes with your dopamine levels.My daughter reacted to all kinds of formulas and I chose the breastfeed without any issues.
Bipolar medicine and breast feeding
Hey mamas I’m scheduled for a c-section March 15th and I am hoping to breastfeed this time around. After my son was born I was diagnosed with bipolar 1 disorder and I took medicine up until I got pregnant with my daughter but I didn’t breastfeed my son bc I wasn’t able. So my question is, are there any moms out there who have bipolar and took medicine while breastfeeding and if so what medicine did you take and did you notice any adverse reactions to the medicine when it came to baby?. I talked to my sons pediatrician and he gave me a website but I’m just not sure how I feel about it and idk how much my psychologist will know about the safety of a medicine and breastfeeding. Any suggestions or information is welcome. Thank you in advance!
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Ka
I feel you need to take everything in to consideration... It meant a lot to me to be able to breastfeed her as well... I had such a hard time watching her be upset because of gas and she wanted to nurse when I held her so it really got to me... I was started on a very high dosage of Seroquel and I waited till I came down under 300. (I saw some studies about very little going throw breast milk at 400) Also there are Quick releases and slow release you can us both if your having a hard time sleeping or feeling like there making you too tired.
La
That’s so good to hear! Seroquel is one of the medications I found for bipolar when I was doing a little research and I’m really happy to hear that, that is truly an option! Thank you so much! I want to breastfeed so bad and I read so many mixed feelings on breastfeeding and mental illness. I’ve read it could make it worse and I’ve also read it could potentially help with depression which I also suffer from but in the end I just want my daughter to have the best nutrition possible. I tried so hard to breastfeed my son and I just couldn’t and I feel awful. I’m praying I can breastfeed with her.
I wasn’t to allowed to/chose not to take my meds while breastfeeding, they would all cross in to the milk.
Je
No problem! I hope everything works out for you
La
I’m a manic spender too. It was such a difference on my medicine to not go crazy spending money. I’ll have to look into support groups. Thank you so much for all your help!
Je
I also joined a local support group for the times I couldn’t make it to therapy and needed somebody to ramble on/rant to.
I was told absolutely no. I would contact a local la leche league (google to find one close to you). They will know, or find an individual nursing consultant/lactation specialist and ask them. There’s also a website that you can double check all medications through to see their class. SSRI’s always pass through milk, it’s a matter of if it’s dangerous to baby or not. If you can’t nurse, you could look for a milk donor if you are set on breastmilk, but always remember formula is okay ❤️ We are too hard on ourselves for things out of our control.... I hope you find solid answers on this. I’ll comment again if I remember the site.
La
Thank you so much!
I don't think I couldn't take any meds prescribed from my phycologist while breastfeeding, I just had to wait it out & start after bf or choose not to bf... good luck
La
I’m so iffy about everything I hear bc my OB says there’s medicine that’s safe, my kids pediatrician says there’s a few that are safe. I’m so unsure of what to do. I just want to be my best for my babies.
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