Comments on: Mother's Milk: Breastfeeding While on Anti-depressants for Postpartum Depression http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/08/07/mothers-milk-breastfeeding-while-on-anti-depressants-for-postpartum-depression/ Green and Natural Parenting for Eco-Friendly Families Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:34:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Nelssen http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/08/07/mothers-milk-breastfeeding-while-on-anti-depressants-for-postpartum-depression/#comment-4495 Nelssen Sat, 28 Nov 2009 15:09:19 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=1318#comment-4495 Thank you for your article. My daughter is almost 10 months and I am still breastfeeding. I started taking Zoloft when she was around 6-7 months old for symptoms of low mood, stress, anxiety and having a "short fuse" towards my husband mainly. I would easily get very upset and angry, something I blamed on marital problems. I was also struggling with isolation, being a stay at home mom and not having any close friends. She has not had any problems since I started the Zoloft. I'm considering adding Wellbutrin, because I'm still having some symptoms of depression. Thanks again for sharing your story. Thank you for your article. My daughter is almost 10 months and I am still breastfeeding. I started taking Zoloft when she was around 6-7 months old for symptoms of low mood, stress, anxiety and having a “short fuse” towards my husband mainly. I would easily get very upset and angry, something I blamed on marital problems. I was also struggling with isolation, being a stay at home mom and not having any close friends. She has not had any problems since I started the Zoloft. I’m considering adding Wellbutrin, because I’m still having some symptoms of depression. Thanks again for sharing your story.

]]> By: The Journey of a Green Girl and a First Time Mom Breastfeeding Beyond First Year : Eco Child’s Play http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/08/07/mothers-milk-breastfeeding-while-on-anti-depressants-for-postpartum-depression/#comment-4494 The Journey of a Green Girl and a First Time Mom Breastfeeding Beyond First Year : Eco Child’s Play Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:30:30 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=1318#comment-4494 [...] and having been through it herself; I found her experience as a mother reassuring. Even when my postpartum depression got worse and I finally had to go on medication; I decided to continue to brea... against my doctors recommendation. Based on research that I did for myself {the decision [...] [...] and having been through it herself; I found her experience as a mother reassuring. Even when my postpartum depression got worse and I finally had to go on medication; I decided to continue to brea… against my doctors recommendation. Based on research that I did for myself {the decision [...]

]]> By: Gray Skies Getting You Down? Beat the Winter Doldrums Naturally : Eco Child’s Play http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/08/07/mothers-milk-breastfeeding-while-on-anti-depressants-for-postpartum-depression/#comment-4493 Gray Skies Getting You Down? Beat the Winter Doldrums Naturally : Eco Child’s Play Thu, 12 Feb 2009 03:20:27 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=1318#comment-4493 [...] you need prescription treatments- don’t feel bad about making the choice that may save your life, or at least your marriage.  [...] [...] you need prescription treatments- don’t feel bad about making the choice that may save your life, or at least your marriage.  [...]

]]> By: Janna Ritchie http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/08/07/mothers-milk-breastfeeding-while-on-anti-depressants-for-postpartum-depression/#comment-4492 Janna Ritchie Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:05:38 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=1318#comment-4492 Thank you for sharing your story and including the links and sources. I have known for years that I probably needed medication, however it is hard to accept. It's always seemed like a cop out. But after the birth of my second daughter, who happens to be the easiest baby on earth, and I still get manically depressed, I realize now that I need help. As you had hoped, this will help me seek that help that we all need. Thank you for sharing your story and including the links and sources. I have known for years that I probably needed medication, however it is hard to accept. It’s always seemed like a cop out. But after the birth of my second daughter, who happens to be the easiest baby on earth, and I still get manically depressed, I realize now that I need help. As you had hoped, this will help me seek that help that we all need.

]]> By: Jennifer Lance http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/08/07/mothers-milk-breastfeeding-while-on-anti-depressants-for-postpartum-depression/#comment-4491 Jennifer Lance Sun, 10 Aug 2008 03:28:27 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=1318#comment-4491 Susie, I think you are amazing for sharing your story and are a great momma to Layla! Susie, I think you are amazing for sharing your story and are a great momma to Layla!

]]> By: Tiffani http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/08/07/mothers-milk-breastfeeding-while-on-anti-depressants-for-postpartum-depression/#comment-4488 Tiffani Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:17:51 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=1318#comment-4488 I invite you and your readers to join The Buoy for Perinatal Blues Online Community! Women & families need a buoy to hold onto during the difficult journey until they can see the beacon of light that will indeed shine. By joining the community, you can help other women by sharing your blog and so much more... http://ppdbuoy.ning.com/ I look forward to seeing you there. Warmly, Tiffani Lawton I invite you and your readers to join The Buoy for Perinatal Blues Online Community!

Women & families need a buoy to hold onto during the difficult journey until they can see the beacon of light that will indeed shine.

By joining the community, you can help other women by sharing your blog and so much more…

http://ppdbuoy.ning.com/

I look forward to seeing you there.

Warmly,

Tiffani Lawton

]]> By: Alberta http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/08/07/mothers-milk-breastfeeding-while-on-anti-depressants-for-postpartum-depression/#comment-4489 Alberta Thu, 07 Aug 2008 20:40:35 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=1318#comment-4489 Thanks for your brave story and really helpful information. I agree and wish society understood how postpartum depression isn’t something that’s in “your head” and that “pulling yourself up by the bootstraps” isn’t going to do it. Like other types of depression, postpartum depression is real and deserves the attention and support as other physical ailments. This is more than just feeling a little sad or tired. This can be very serious and deserves not to be ignored. Despite people like you who bravely share your story, I have friends who hear from their chat room friends that women STILL prefer to suffer in silence and are too ashamed to reach out for help, even though getting support would help. They are home alone, isolated and depressed. Postpartum depression is treatable, but only if these women reach out for support. One place that may help is going to the Internet for support from professionals who can help you decide if medication is the right option. One website http://www.MyTherapyNet.com seems to be very popular for new moms who have postpartum depression or even the “baby blues”. I have one friend's daughter that sees a therapist in a virtual office here and says she's getting support. She was ashamed of her thoughts and feelings and too tired and overwhelmed to even leave home. It seems getting support over their computer may be the answer...she's feeling better. Thanks for your brave story and really helpful information. I agree and wish society understood how postpartum depression isn’t something that’s in “your head” and that “pulling yourself up by the bootstraps” isn’t going to do it. Like other types of depression, postpartum depression is real and deserves the attention and support as other physical ailments. This is more than just feeling a little sad or tired. This can be very serious and deserves not to be ignored.

Despite people like you who bravely share your story, I have friends who hear from their chat room friends that women STILL prefer to suffer in silence and are too ashamed to reach out for help, even though getting support would help. They are home alone, isolated and depressed. Postpartum depression is treatable, but only if these women reach out for support.

One place that may help is going to the Internet for support from professionals who can help you decide if medication is the right option. One website http://www.MyTherapyNet.com seems to be very popular for new moms who have postpartum depression or even the “baby blues”. I have one friend’s daughter that sees a therapist in a virtual office here and says she’s getting support. She was ashamed of her thoughts and feelings and too tired and overwhelmed to even leave home. It seems getting support over their computer may be the answer…she’s feeling better.

]]> By: Carrie at NaturalMomsTalkRadio http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/08/07/mothers-milk-breastfeeding-while-on-anti-depressants-for-postpartum-depression/#comment-4490 Carrie at NaturalMomsTalkRadio Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:04:53 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=1318#comment-4490 I agree with your assessment that the benefits of breastfeeding outweigh any possible effects of antidepressant meds, and believe that Doctors are FAR too picky about nursing moms and meds - probably out of ignorance more than anything. I interviewed Kathleen Kendall-Tackett on my podcast recently on the topic of breastfeeding and depression, perhaps your readers would be interested in reading the transcript (link in the profile). Thanks for this awesome post :) I agree with your assessment that the benefits of breastfeeding outweigh any possible effects of antidepressant meds, and believe that Doctors are FAR too picky about nursing moms and meds – probably out of ignorance more than anything.

I interviewed Kathleen Kendall-Tackett on my podcast recently on the topic of breastfeeding and depression, perhaps your readers would be interested in reading the transcript (link in the profile).

Thanks for this awesome post :)

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