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Breastfeeding and antidepressants, is this okay?
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Yes: There has been a lot of evidence that it is ok to take antidepressants and breast feed. It is much better to take the medication than to get depressed, which puts you and the baby at risk.
Answered 2/28/2014
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Which one?: I would want to know the class and specific drug before stating it is safe. Many cross minimally into breast milk.
Answered 6/3/2017
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