Question

I am a breastfeeding mother and i want to know if it is safe to use Maternal Depression? Is Maternal Depression safe for nursing mother and child? Does Maternal Depression extracts into breast milk? Does Maternal Depression has any long term or short term side effects on infants? Can Maternal Depression influence milk supply or can Maternal Depression decrease milk supply in lactating mothers?

Maternal Depression lactation summary

Maternal Depression usage has low risk in breastfeeding
  • DrLact safety Score for Maternal Depression is 3 out of 8 which is considered Low Risk as per our analyses.
  • A safety Score of 3 indicates that usage of Maternal Depression may cause some minor side effects in breastfed baby.
  • Our study of different scientific research indicates that Maternal Depression may cause moderate to no side effects in lactating mother.
  • Most of scientific studies and research papers declaring usage of Maternal Depression low risk in breastfeeding are based on normal dosage and may not hold true for higher dosage.
  • While using Maternal Depression We suggest monitoring child for possible reactions. It is also important to understand that side effects vary largely based on age of breastfed child and time of medication in addition to dosage.
  • Score calculated using the DrLact safety Version 1.2 model, this score ranges from 0 to 8 and measures overall safety of drug in lactation. Scores are primarily calculated using publicly available case studies, research papers, other scientific journals and publically available data.

Answer by Dr. Ru: About Maternal Depression usage in lactation

Postpartum depression is a very frequent condition (5% to 25% within the first postpartum year). If the mother is not treated harm effects on both the mother and the infant (psychomotor and growth delay) may occur. Mothers who are treated with antidepressant medicaction are in need of stronger support for a higher risk of early breastfeeding failure. Sudden or forced weaning may affect self-esteem of the mother. In moderate or severe cases whenever a psychotherapeutic treatment fails other measures like the use of antidepressant drugs should be considered. Most drugs used for treatment of depression are safe since they are hardly excreted into breast milk and they are not a cause of infant problems. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are most effective drugs to treat depression. Sertraline and Paroxetine are considered to be the safest. Also, Citalopram, Escitalopram, Dulexetine, Fluoxetine, and Fluvoxamine are considered safe. Antidepressant drugs like Velanfaxin, Moclobemide, Amitriptyline, Amoxapine, Clomipramine, Imipramine and Nortriptyline are safe while nursing. Consult available information on a particular product at our web.

Alternate Drugs for Disease, Disorder & other Mother´s Conditions.

Maternal Anemia(Safe)
Maternal Rheumatoid Arthritis(Low Risk)
Maternal Brucellosis(Low Risk)
Cancer(Unsafe)
Maternal Candidiasis(Low Risk)
Anthrax(Safe)
Maternal Cardiopathy(Low Risk)
Maternal Cold(Safe)
Cesarean Section(Safe)
Maternal Cytomegalovirus(Safe)
Chlamydia(Safe)
Maternal Connective Tissue Disease: Rd; Arthritis; Lupus(Low Risk)
Maternal Diabetes Mellitus(Low Risk)
Drug Addction(Dangerous)
Pregnancy(Safe)
Maternal Fibrocystic Disease(Safe)
Maternal Epilepsy(Low Risk)
Maternal Multiple Sclerosis(Low Risk)
Maternal Phenylketonuria(Safe)
In Vitro Fertilization(Low Risk)
Maternal Cystic Fybrosis(Low Risk)
West Nile Fever (WNF)(Low Risk)
Maternal Galactosemia(Safe)
Maternal Acute Gastroenteritis(Low Risk)
Giardia Lamblia(Safe)
Maternal Gonorrhea(Low Risk)
Maternal Hepatitis A Infection(Safe)
Maternal Hepatitis B Infection(Safe)
Maternal Hepatitis C Infection(Safe)
Maternal Herpes Simplex(Unsafe)
Maternal Hyperprolactinemia(Low Risk)
Maternal Arterial Hipertension(Safe)
Maternal Hyperthyroidism(Low Risk)
Maternal Hypopituitarism Postpartum(Unsafe)
Maternal Hypothyroidism(Safe)
Maternal Hospitalization For Acute Disease(Safe)
inflammatory bowel disease (maternal)(Low Risk)
Maternal Urinary Infection(Safe)
Maternal Surgery Intervention(Low Risk)
Maternal Leprosy(Low Risk)
Maternal Lyme Disease(Safe)
Augmentation Mammoplasty(Low Risk)
Breast Reduction Mammoplasty(Low Risk)
Maternal Mastitis(Safe)
Ménière(Low Risk)
Menses(Safe)
Maternal Myasthenia Gravis(Safe)
Migraine(Safe)
Maternal Myopia(Safe)
Maternal Otosclerosis(Safe)
Sting / Bite of Arthropods(Safe)
Accidental Puncture by Contaminated Needles(Low Risk)
Maternal Psychotic Disorder(Dangerous)
Maternal Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura(Safe)
Maternal Rabies Infection(Low Risk)
Maternal Rubella(Safe)
Maternal Measles(Low Risk)
Vaginal Dryness(Safe)
Maternal Aids(Unsafe)
Maternal Syphilis(Low Risk)
Botulinum Toxin(Low Risk)
Maternal Toxoplasmosis(Safe)
Maternal Transplant(Unsafe)
Maternal Trichomoniasis(Safe)
Maternal Tuberculosis(Low Risk)
Maternal Varicella(Low Risk)
Maternal T-Cell Leukemia/Lymphoma 1(Dangerous)
Maternal Htlv-Ii Infection(Dangerous)
Narcolepsy(Low Risk)
Acne(Safe)
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)(Safe)
Hepatitis E(Low Risk)
Zika Virus Infection(Safe)
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