[banksamee]

So, I have the post-partum pretty bad. The Dr prescribed a type of Prozac...but it passes through the breastmilk to the baby. There haven't been too many studies done on babies and the drug, so no one really knows the effects on the baby. So I am not sure I want to risk it.
Has anyone else used this med while bfing? Any advice out there? I think I am going to try therapy to see if that helps before trying drugs.

Thanks ladies.

[Celry]

I can't offer any advise, but want to say that it's great you recognize you need help and are willing to get it. My sister needed help last winter and admits it now. She hid it really well though and none of us knew it at the time. I feel horrible that we didn't. I hope you find something that works quickly and you start feeling more yourself.

[KCMomma]

I too don't have any advice, but wanted to commend you on taking action. I think the therapy option sounds good to and if you don't feel comfortable taking the meds while bfing then maybe weigh your options and stop bf. Becasue an unhappy mom is no good. You need to take care of yourself!

[lttle_one]

I don't know about Prozac, I take Wellbutrin. It also doesn't have a lot of studies, but I've struggled with depression for years and it's all that works for me. Check out Dr. Hale's site and LactMed Search and they should help you decide better whether or not it's ok to take. If you don't feel comfortable, there are meds out there that are compatible with BFing, just ask your dr for something else. I'm glad you're getting help!

[courtneytcu98]

I don't have any experience with Prozac, but my OB put me on a very low dose of Zoloft at my 8 week PP appt. He felt it was the safest while still BFing . . . it was a good choice for me, but I know many might disagree. I would say that PPD needs to be treated, not left to go on due to BF'ing because there are serious implications later in life for babies of mommies who are depressed. We are here for you Amee. PPD is definitely something serious--please feel free to get things off your chest here.

[lttle_one]

I was just doing a little research, and I'm wondering why your dr chose to put you on Prozac over Zoloft or Paxil? They tend to be the go-to antidepressants for BFing moms. Have you used them in the past with no luck? I wouldn't normally put my 2 cents in on a subject such as this but since you asked, I suggest asking for one of them instead, only, of course, if there wasn't a reason not to try them Like the other ladies said, being treated is of utmost importance here. It's not bad to BF on Prozac, it's just not generally the preferred treatment from what I can find. I can give you sources if you want when Cherie goes to bed.

[stlgirl]

Good luck finding a drug that works for you

[xanada101]

I was put on Zoloft as well

[banksamee]

I was surprised, too, after reading that Zoloft is usually used for bfing moms. So I decided to not start meds, and see a therapist. And I hope the therapist knows the drugs better or maybe I won't need drugs after talking with a therapist. (My symptoms are extreme anxiety, so maybe that's why the prozac) I've never used any depression drugs before, either.
Thanks for the support, ladies. I already feel better now that I've talked with my family and you ladies about it!

[lttle_one]

Hang in there! I have extremely bad anxiety. I was on Klonopin prior to getting pregnant, but it's not recommended for pregnancy and breastfeeding. I tried to ignore it after Cherie was born, but when it got unbearable, the dr tried me on Visteral. When that didn't work, I went to Ativan and it makes a world of difference! It's a controlled substance, though, so it's not usually a first choice drug. I really hope therapy works. Are you seeing an actual dr, though? If not, they won't be able to prescribe anything. I hope you can get an appt soon! If you ever need to talk, feel free to PM me, I've struggled a lot w/ depression and anxiety.

[Elijah'sMommy]

Just wanted to wish you good luck! I hope speaking with the therapist works for you to reduce your anxiety and that you don't need to take meds. If you do end up needing medication, I hope they find something that is more compatible with breastfeeding.

[Etph007]

I was pretty weepy after having Kylar with him being in the hospital and the dr prescribed me Zoloft for 8 weeks and said it was perfectly safe for BF. I would ask about it!