I have been working as a postpartum doula with a family whose child is about a month old now. Until last week the mother was caring for her newborn, breastfeeding well and adjusting to parenting in the ways that all seem on target based on my training and experience.
She began not being able to sleep late last week, has been feeling increasingly anxious and is experiencing racing thoughts and is currently experiencing a mania episode as part of her bipolar symptoms. They visited her doctor today. We have searched your forum for information about the medications she is currently taking and those suggested for her to take. She is taking:
1) Lovoxyl 1.5 mg for hypothyroid condition
2) Zolpidem (Ambien) 10mg for sleep (at night)
3) Clonazepam (she has taken 1 pill last night)
4) Benedryl (as needed).
The doctor also has suggested Zyprexa but she has not filled this Rx yet.
So far the above have not helped abate her symptoms and she has been unable to sleep much.
If it is possible to continue to breastfeed it would be great but at this point it looks like regaining her mental balance and ability to function is actually more important for all involved.
If you have suggestions of medications and/or strategies that would address her issues and allow for breastfeeding (or not), we would very much appreciate hearing from you.
Thank you in advance.
She began not being able to sleep late last week, has been feeling increasingly anxious and is experiencing racing thoughts and is currently experiencing a mania episode as part of her bipolar symptoms. They visited her doctor today. We have searched your forum for information about the medications she is currently taking and those suggested for her to take. She is taking:
1) Lovoxyl 1.5 mg for hypothyroid condition
2) Zolpidem (Ambien) 10mg for sleep (at night)
3) Clonazepam (she has taken 1 pill last night)
4) Benedryl (as needed).
The doctor also has suggested Zyprexa but she has not filled this Rx yet.
So far the above have not helped abate her symptoms and she has been unable to sleep much.
If it is possible to continue to breastfeed it would be great but at this point it looks like regaining her mental balance and ability to function is actually more important for all involved.
If you have suggestions of medications and/or strategies that would address her issues and allow for breastfeeding (or not), we would very much appreciate hearing from you.
Thank you in advance.
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