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Zoloft and nursing?

Ashley - posted on 11/25/2009 ( 7 moms have responded )

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I have an anxiety disorder along with obbsesive compulsive disorder which I normally take Zoloft to control. I haven't been on Zoloft since I started trying to get pregnant with my little one who is now almost three months. In the past few weeks my anxiety has been getting really bad and what I am anxious about is the fear of losing my son. With my first son I was able to stay off of the meds while I was breastfeeding because my anxiety wasn't as intense and had nothing to do with fears of losing my baby. My OCD really comes into play here because I feel like if I don't focus on it the fear then something will happen to him. I would normally not consider getting back on the meds while nursing but I feel like I'm not able to take advantage this time with my baby because of my anxiety. I spoke with his pediatrician and she said Zoloft is what they would advise for nursing moms but she can't give a blanket ok because they haven't done long term studies and the studies they've done are small. I just need any advise or information on this topic please.

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Ashlee - posted on 11/27/2009

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I would also ask to get your thyroid levels checked. Sometimes postpartum moms can develop a thyroiditis and it can very much feel like you're having extreme anxiety. Just a thought. you can google postpartum thyroidtis for more info

Ashley - posted on 11/26/2009

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Thank you so much for the info Brenda!

Brenda - posted on 11/26/2009

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Zoloft is the only antidepressant not expressed in breast milk. Just for comparrison, I have taken Prozac throughout my pregnancy and all during nursing (going on seven months) and we've had no problems at all. Prozac is present in breastmilk, in the amount of 1/5th the dosage, but it is thought that by the time it is processed through the breast, and then by baby's stomach, most of it is gone. Stomach acids do a number on a lot of substances, and secondary medicines are often one of them.

Ashley - posted on 11/26/2009

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Thank you so much to both of you. It really helps to get others opinions and hear their experiences. Thanks again!

Kayse - posted on 11/25/2009

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Yes coming from personal expierence I take zoloft and nurse and my baby is fine and now so am I. I was first time mother, I lived out in the middle of nowhere, and was all by myself and it depressed me so the dr put me on that at about 6 weeks post laborand I have been taking it ever since and my son is almost 6 months old and is still EBF! It is fine do not worry if you dont take care of yourself you cant take care of your baby and it'll just get worse!

Geralyn - posted on 11/25/2009

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Dr. Jack Newman (BF'ing expert) said in his book that the studies that have been done showed no measurable amounts in breast milk. He said that zoloft was the most recommended and used. Please don't suffer with your anxiety. The experts have said that it is fine to take.

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