Abstract
Question Many of my patients who are diagnosed with postpartum depression want to continue breastfeeding. How safe are the newer antidepressant medications during breastfeeding? Answer The newer antidepressants transfer into breast milk in low amounts and have not been associated with serious adverse events. Therefore, the antidepressant most effective for the woman should be considered.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 633-634 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | Canadian Family Physician |
| Volume | 59 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| State | Published - Jun 2013 |
| Externally published | Yes |