Antidepressants used during pregnancy are commonly used with no noticeable harm to an infant's brain. We don’t believe the maternal medication will harm the infant's intellectual capacity later on. A mother with untreated depression can also result in adverse outcomes, such as impacts on attachment. Sertraline is a very common choice for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Alicia Nelson RN Breastfeeding Specialist
Infant Risk Center
- The recommendations the InfantRisk Center provides are not meant to replace medical advice from your physician. The ultimate decision to breastfeed while taking medications should be based on an informed decision including available data, discussions between a mother, her physician, and the infants' pediatrician. The decision to take medications during pregnancy should be based available data and a discussion between a mother and her OB/GYN. To ask a question, Create an Account or Login.
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