You can find another great story on the issue of breastfeeding and postpartum depression — A Mother Without A Breast —here, written by Lisa Sniderman. And still another great piece, which references the same Atlantic article, by Morra Aarons Mele on BlogHerabout the breastfeeding debate in general, with lots of comments from readers.
Learn the real facts about breastfeeding and depression medication. Know that there are options that can both treat your completely legitimate mental health needs and preserve your breastfeeding relationship. Breastfeeding need not be a soul-crushing, life-stealing endeavor. Indeed, you might find as many do, as I do that it is a life preserver, that it sustains and nurtures you and your baby through the good times and the bad.
My breast did not have ounce markings on it, and that was enough to cause me unrelenting worry. This was all made worse by the fact that the nurses in the hospital nursery chose to supplement him with formula to help his jaundice, without my knowledge, causing horrible nipple confusion and arefusal to latch on.
For me, stopping breastfeeding in the end was onething, among others,that allowed me to calm down and focus on getting better while at the same time not being hystericalwhen it came tothe feeding of my child.
Women must support each other in their choices, including breastfeeding. We all travel down different roads. Which psychiatric medications are safe for breastfeeding? Letting go of the guilt about not breastfeeding. I tried to BF my son.
My milk never came in never as in 3 weeks later it still wasn't in and after a week he stopped even trying to nurse preferring the bottle that I had to use to supplement.
I decided I was stressed out enough to bother with it since he would still be happy and healthy with a bottle. I didn't even try with my daughter for fear of the same issue. I didn't want to stress over it and make matter worse as I was bracing for another round of PPD. I agree that women need to support each other no matter their choice of food. I was told that it was impossible to not make milk not true, I didn't and my mother didn't make milk , that it was impossible to for a baby to be allergic to it not true as DH's cousin was allergic to breast milk…something his doctor confirmed at the Children's Hospital , that it was impossible that he didn't want to suck that that is must have been MY fault.
Some women can't breastfeed. There are many reasons why, but some can't. It isn't right to judge a woman by the way she feeds her children.
The Mommy Wars really need to stop. We need to band together as women and support each other, not do everything we can to prove we are the better mommy. Not breastfeeding is not evil — but the pressure put on women whether or not they breastfeed is. Formula-fed babies' growth patterns seems to be the only norm that many pediatricians know. According to the CDC, only The design of this study allowed the authors to account for pre-existing differences in mothers who chose to breastfeed rather than bottle feed since each mother was compared to herself.
While breastfeeding is very effective in lowering stress, breastfeeding difficulties can increase stress and this may contribute to developing depression.
It is vitally important that women who want to breastfeed get the support they need. Postpartum Psychosis is a severe form of postnatal depression which affects around one in a women. If a woman develops this while breastfeeding either she, or a relative, can let her doctor know how important continuing to breastfeed is to her and provide information about the protective effects.
Some mothers have said that even if their thoughts were illogical, breastfeeding was the one thing they felt clear about. The stress caused by ceasing breastfeeding could add to their difficulties. If a woman is hospitalised the hospital may agree to her having her baby with her as long as another family member is also present and agrees to be responsible for the baby.
Family support can be vital at this time and breastfeeding can help in the healing process. It may be possible for a mother, or her relative, to ask a psychiatrist to look up the psychiatric medications he plans to prescribe.
The dose can then be managed so that peak levels in the bloodstream fit around breastfeeding. It may be possible to nurse a baby as much as possible before the medication to allow as much time as possible before nursing again. Sometimes it is necessary to ask for a second opinion in order to find a doctor who understands how important this is for a mother. Being aware of factors which may lead to depression will hopefully enable women to get the support they need before things escalate.
Protecting the breastfeeding relationship between a mother and her baby is of significant consequence. LLLGB Leaders offer telephone counselling , group meetings , leaflets , and support by email and social media.
Most of all they are a listening ear when things are not going well with breastfeeding. It's also important to speak with a licensed mental health professional. Reach out," Gur says. SELF does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Any information published on this website or by this brand is not intended as a substitute for medical advice, and you should not take any action before consulting with a healthcare professional.
Health Chevron Mental Health Chevron. Facebook content View on Facebook. Korin is a former New Yorker who now lives at the beach. She received a double B. In doing so, it is important to know where breastfeeding falls. The AAP recommends exclusive breastfeeding for about 6 months, with continuation of breastfeeding for 1 year or longer as mutually desired by mother and infant.
If breastfeeding is helping a mom bond with her baby vs. If breastfeeding is contributing to a mom's PPD symptoms, she should not feel guilty if she chooses to seek alternative forms of feeding. Treatment for PPD typically includes some combination of antidepressant medication and talk therapy.
Peer support, such as support groups, and sleep are important aspects of therapy, as well. Many medications to treat postpartum mood and anxiety disorders are safe to use while breastfeeding. Medication to treat the mother should not be withheld.
All children deserve the chance to have a healthy mom. And all moms deserve the chance to enjoy their life and their children. If you are feeling depressed during pregnancy or after having a baby, don't suffer alone. Please tell a loved one and call your doctor right away. LactMed National Library of Medicine.
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