I would like to ask that anyone who responds to this post please add a cc:
to Lactnet if you respond privately. I am still collecting information on
depression meds as well.

Nancy

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> From: Marie Davis, Rn, Clc <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Mom needs  med for depression
> Date: Sunday, December 29, 1996 6:01 PM
>
> Received a call from a mom who is nursing a 1 year old maximum of 4 times
per
> day.  She had been suffering from severe post partum depression since the
> baby was born but has not taken any medications (except mini- pill
> progesterone only  which increased her symptoms).
> The doctor will not put her on any medication unless she weans or can
find
> info about one that is safe for her baby in her situation.
>
> She has heard that 300 mg of St. John's Wort 3 times a day has been used
> successfully in Europe for PPD.
>
> Any info to help her is greatly appreciated.
> TIA
> Marie Davis RN, IBCLC