Anti depressants and BF?

[boomba]

Can you take Anti depressants and still continue to BF? The Dr has told me I can still feed on the one he has put me on but the info pack says not too....I am not ready to go cold turkey on DS2 and he wont cope either

Please tell me there is a way??????

[Eenee]

maybe ring the ABA and find out which ones are the safest, all antidepressants go into breatmilk but there are some that won't hur bub, not sure which one's though.

[boomba]

thanks hun I totally forgot about ringing them....wonder if it is on their website? dont really feel like talking to anyone :-/

[Khaleesi]

If they can't help you this link has a number you can call & ask.

[Junglemum]

I would also recommend calling Rodney Wyte at Monash medical centre. He is AWESOME. He has given me so much advice on BF'ing and pregnancy and taking all sorts of meds. He is so approachable and lovely on the phone. Nothing is a hassle for him. Do call, it is totally worth it.

Monash Medical Centre Drug information Line. 03 95942361

[onthefly]

Maybe you could get someone else to call for you?

[boomba]

thanks hun...but it is an American site? Is that right? I got the other number down further in the thread though x

ETA snap Ange thats the number I got Will ring in the morning