I have an asylum seeking mother, severely traumatised by rape, beatings 
and torture during pregnancy, that resulted in first born baby dying in 
the womb, to be delivered at 28 weeks in hospital.

Currently has a 20 month old, and 6 month old, both breastfed.  Mother 
is now without any support, and has been suffering severe post traumatic 
shock, untreated since original baby's death in 2004.  Two weeks ago, a 
GP put her on Paroxetine 20 mg daily and told her to stop 
breastfeeding.  I was contacted yesterday by a supporter, and have 
permission to post.

I've had little time to find out much more than that Paroxetine is an 
SSRI.  Can those with greater medical knowledge than I, check the Hale, 
and if this drug is not suitable for breastfeeding, suggest a substitute 
that could be used in the circumstances?  We can then send her back to 
the GP in the first instance and get her baby back onto the breast 
before it's too late.

I am, of course, now trying to get her more support,  accommodation and 
treatment etc. 

thanks

Morgan Gallagher
www.nursingmatters.org.uk

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