Abstract
Depressed breastfeeding women may have concerns about taking antidepressant medications due to fears regarding infant exposure. We examined the clinical records of 73 breastfeeding women who sought depression treatment, to identify characteristics of those who took antidepressants. Compared to women who were not treated with pharmacotherapy, breastfeeding patients who took antidepressants had more severe symptoms, greater functional impairment, more extensive psychiatric histories, and were less likely to be involved in a committed relationship. No differences were found in age, race, or education.
Depression and Anxiety, 2008. Published 2007 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Ambulatory Care
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Antidepressive Agents / adverse effects
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Antidepressive Agents / pharmacokinetics
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Antidepressive Agents / therapeutic use*
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Breast Feeding / psychology*
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Day Care, Medical
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Decision Making
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Depression, Postpartum / diagnosis
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Depression, Postpartum / drug therapy*
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Depression, Postpartum / psychology
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Depressive Disorder, Major / diagnosis
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Depressive Disorder, Major / drug therapy
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Depressive Disorder, Major / psychology
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Female
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Humans
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Milk, Human / chemistry
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Personality Inventory
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Recurrence
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Retrospective Studies
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Risk Factors
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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors / adverse effects
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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors / pharmacokinetics
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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors / therapeutic use*
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Young Adult
Substances
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Antidepressive Agents
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Serotonin Uptake Inhibitors