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  • Title: Depression and breastfeeding: which postpartum patients take antidepressant medications?
    Author: Battle CL, Zlotnick C, Pearlstein T, Miller IW, Howard M, Salisbury A, Stroud L.
    Journal: Depress Anxiety; 2008; 25(10):888-91. PubMed ID: 17431885.
    Abstract:
    Depressed breastfeeding women may have concerns about taking antidepressant medications due to fears regarding infant exposure. We examined the clinical records of 73 breastfeeding women who sought depression treatment, to identify characteristics of those who took antidepressants. Compared to women who were not treated with pharmacotherapy, breastfeeding patients who took antidepressants had more severe symptoms, greater functional impairment, more extensive psychiatric histories, and were less likely to be involved in a committed relationship. No differences were found in age, race, or education.
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