Hi,
I work with lots of mom on antidepressants during pregnancy: Paxil, Zoloft,
Prozac,Wellbutrin,Luvox. Yes to get this mom on something quickly and watch
her closely after delivery as she will be very prone to Postpartum
Depression. Medication alone may not be enough for this mom. If she has
struggled with issues for a very long time I would suggest counseling along
with an antidepressant. There are several book on the subject and maybe her
mother would like to read them. I find that when these women first start
getting help they can't focus well enough to read books on the subject, but
as their treatment advances then reading helps them understand their
problem. Also ask about a family history of Bi-Polar, depression and
Postpartum depression.
If you know anyone who attended the 2001 ILCA conference in Mexico you can
look in their syllabus for my talk on Postpartum Adjustment Disorders and
Their Effects on Breastfeeding. I think that information would be of great
help to you with this client.
E-mail if I can be of any help.
Good luck
Crystal Stearns RNC, MS, IBCLC
Mercy Memorial Health Center
Ardmore, OK 73401
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Fiona Dionne [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Friday, September 13, 2002 6:12 AM
> Subject: slightly OT--question about pre-partum depression and
> hormones
>
> I know this is not really to do with bf, so if people would respond to
> me off-list I would appreciate it...but I am wondering if anyone has
> information about pre-partum depression, treating it, and people who are
> susceptible to the hormonal changes during pregnancy.
>
> I know someone who had *terrible* PMS symptoms and very bad body-image
> as a teen, and it all evened out more when she went on Depo Provera with
> very little estrogen going through her body. Fast forward to now, and
> pregnant...there seems to be quite a bit of depression, body image
> problems etc. despite this being very much a "wanted" baby...lots of
> morning sickness keeping her from doing as much exercise as she normally
> would do to keep fit (i.e. 10 km runs!). Her mother was a nurse in a
> past life and another country, though is no longer practicing and is
> wondering as well if there are any anti-depressive drugs that are
> compatible with pregnancy. A quick look in Hales at one, Paxil, says
> "B" which ought to be relatively safe...but I'm wondering more if there
> are any other options out there, whether others have been through this,
> or know someone who has, etc.
>
> I'm sorry for the rather off-topic question, but I know the mom can't
> help but wonder if her daughter is "this bad" during pregnancy, how is
> it going to be afterwards with a new baby???
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Fio
> ressource person with Allaitement Québec
> Nursing Mama to Sandrine, 30 mos, and #2, 11/2002
>
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